Cell Structure & Functions

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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To provide structure and support to the cell.

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List the levels of organization in biological systems from simplest to most complex.

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Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms.

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic material and control cell activities.

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplast.

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What tool is commonly used to observe cells?

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Microscope.

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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

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What are tissues made of?

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Groups of similar cells that perform a specific function.