Living vs Nonliving & Cells

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What is the difference between living and nonliving things?

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Living things have cells, grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment, while nonliving things do not have these characteristics.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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A unicellular organism is made up of only one cell, which performs all the functions necessary for life.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a type of cell that does not have a nucleus; its genetic material is not enclosed within a membrane.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A eukaryotic cell is a type of cell that has a nucleus, where its genetic material (DNA) is enclosed.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane surrounds and protects the cell, regulating what enters and exits the cell.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions, such as energy production or protein synthesis.

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What is the role of muscle cells?

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Muscle cells contract and expand to enable movement in the body.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide to the lungs.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is an organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is where many cellular processes occur.