Larsen-Midterm Review

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Prokaryotic cells do not have...

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membrane bound organelles.

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Which cell structure identifies a cell as a eukaryotic cell?

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nucleus.

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The building blocks for organic compounds are called...

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Monomers.

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The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:

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homeostasis.

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Which type of cell is found in BACTERIA?

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Prokaryotic.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

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To store genetic information.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.

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Define homeostasis.

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The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

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What are monomers?

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Small, basic molecular units that can join together to form polymers.