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What is the smallest unit of life?
What is the smallest unit of life?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of cells?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of cells?
What is the main function of a cell membrane?
What is the main function of a cell membrane?
Study Notes
Cellular Biology Basics
- The smallest unit of life is the cell.
- Cells are the basic structural, functional, and biological units of living organisms.
Characteristics of Cells
- Cells exhibit the following characteristics: • Organization: Cells are highly organized systems with cellular organelles that perform specific functions. • Metabolism: Cells carry out a variety of chemical reactions to sustain life. • Homeostasis: Cells maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment. • Growth and Development: Cells grow, replicate, and specialize to form tissues and organs. • Reproduction: Cells reproduce to form new cells. • Response to Stimuli: Cells respond to changes in their environment. • Evolution: Cells exhibit genetic variation, and their heritable traits are passed on to subsequent generations.
Cell Membrane Functions
- The main function of a cell membrane is to regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
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Test your knowledge of cells with this quiz! Learn about the basic unit of life, the main function of cells, and identify different types of cells.