Bill Nye Cells

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What are cells?

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Cells are the basic units of life; they are alive, eat, reproduce, and drink.

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What do different kinds of cells have?

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Different kinds of cells have different types of jobs.

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What is the fastest growing organ in the body?

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The skin is the body's fastest growing organ.

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What does a small animal eventually become in the 'cool scientist' segment?

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A small animal eventually becomes a moth.

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What controls the cell in all cells?

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The nucleus controls the cell in all cells.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's DNA and controls the cell's activities.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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The two main types of cells are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a simple, single-celled organism without a nucleus, such as bacteria.