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What is the basic membrane-bound unit in biology?
Which organism can a single cell be?
What is the size of the smallest known cells?
What is the mass of the smallest known cells?
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What can a cell do as an individual unit?
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Study Notes
Cell Biology
- The basic membrane-bound unit in biology is a cell.
- A single cell can be an organism, as seen in unicellular organisms.
- The smallest known cells, typically mycoplasmas, have a size range of 0.1-1.0 μm in diameter.
- The mass of the smallest known cells is approximately 10^-14 grams.
- As an individual unit, a cell can grow, respond to stimuli, reproduce, metabolize, maintain homeostasis, and adapt to environment.
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Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz! From the basic structure of a cell to its specialized functions, challenge yourself with questions about the fundamental unit of life.
