Introduction to Cells

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What is a cell?

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The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A simple, single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A complex cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like fluid inside the cell that holds organelles and facilitates chemical reactions.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It acts as the control center of the cell, housing DNA and regulating gene expression.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.