Cell Biology Concepts and Processes

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What is the smallest living unit capable of reproducing itself?

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A cell.

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What gas is released during cellular respiration that causes inflation in a balloon during fermentation?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living cells?

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They make caffeine.

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What are the waste products of energy reactions in human cells?

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Water and carbon dioxide.

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Which structure surrounds the cell and controls what enters or leaves?

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Cell membrane.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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It acts as a barrier that regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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They are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.