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What role does mitochondria play within the cell?
What role does mitochondria play within the cell?
- It protects the cytoplasm.
- It creates the energy needed by the cells. (correct)
- It regulates water balance.
- It stores genetic information.
Which statement is a principle of cell theory?
Which statement is a principle of cell theory?
- Multicellular organisms do not consist of individual cells.
- Cells can form spontaneously from non-living matter.
- Cells are the basic unit of structure in all living organisms. (correct)
- All living things are made of nucleic acids.
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
- To protect the cytoplasm of the cell. (correct)
- To synthesize proteins.
- To absorb energy from sunlight.
- To create waste products.
What is the jelly-like solution that fills each cell called?
What is the jelly-like solution that fills each cell called?
What is diffusion?
What is diffusion?
What is the primary characteristic of an organ?
What is the primary characteristic of an organ?
Which of the following best describes osmosis?
Which of the following best describes osmosis?
Which component is unique to plant cells compared to animal cells?
Which component is unique to plant cells compared to animal cells?
Select the statement that accurately reflects unicellular organisms.
Select the statement that accurately reflects unicellular organisms.
What defines selective permeability in cells?
What defines selective permeability in cells?
Flashcards
What is a cell?
What is a cell?
The smallest unit of life, responsible for making up all living things.
What is cytoplasm?
What is cytoplasm?
The jelly-like substance inside a cell that contains organelles.
What is diffusion?
What is diffusion?
A process where particles move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
What are mitochondria?
What are mitochondria?
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What is an organ system?
What is an organ system?
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Organ
Organ
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Organelle
Organelle
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Osmosis
Osmosis
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Plant Cell
Plant Cell
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Selective permeability
Selective permeability
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