5 Questions
Which of the following is the smallest structural and functional unit capable of carrying out life processes?
Cell
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
To separate the cell's contents from its surroundings
What is the function of the nucleus?
To house the cell's genetic material
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
Why are cells fundamentally similar in structure and function?
Due to the continuity of life
Study Notes
Cellular Structure and Function
- The cell is the smallest structural and functional unit capable of carrying out life processes.
- The plasma membrane's function is to regulate what enters and leaves the cell, providing a barrier between the cell's internal environment and the external environment.
- The nucleus' function is to store genetic information and control cell growth and division.
The Basic Unit of Life
- The cell is the basic unit of life, meaning that it is the most basic building block of life.
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