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What are the 8 characteristics of living things mentioned in the text?
What are the 8 characteristics of living things mentioned in the text?
- Requires energy 2. Movement 3. Growth 4. Respiration (Oxygen) 5. Sensitivity (Respond to the surroundings) 6. Reproduction 7. Excretion 8. Controlling internal conditions
What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what's allowed in and out. It ensures that only specific substances, like nutrients and oxygen, are permitted to enter, while waste materials and harmful substances are kept out.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
The cell membrane acts as a selectively permeable barrier that controls what substances are allowed in and out of the cell, maintaining the cell's internal environment and safeguarding its integrity.
What is cytoplasm?
What is cytoplasm?
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What role does the cell membrane play in maintaining the cell's internal environment?
What role does the cell membrane play in maintaining the cell's internal environment?
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Describe the structure of the cell membrane.
Describe the structure of the cell membrane.
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What is cytoplasm?
What is cytoplasm?
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What is the role of the cytoplasm in a cell?
What is the role of the cytoplasm in a cell?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Living Things
- There are 8 characteristics of living things, which are essential for an organism to be considered alive
Cell Structure
Cell Membrane
- The cell membrane is a thin layer of lipid and protein molecules that surrounds the cell
- It regulates what enters and leaves the cell
- It maintains the cell's internal environment by controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell
- It is semi-permeable, allowing certain substances to pass through while keeping others out
Cytoplasm
- Cytoplasm is a thick, jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane
- It is composed of water, salts, sugars, and various organelles
- It provides a medium for chemical reactions to occur and supports the cell's metabolic processes
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Test your knowledge of the characteristics of living things and animal cell structure with this quiz. Explore key factors of living things such as energy requirements, movement, and growth, and delve into the structure of animal cells, including the cell membrane.