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 Cell - The Structural and Functional Unit of Life 30 Flashcards |
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Who first introduced the concept of the cell, and in what year? |
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 The concept of the cell was first introduced by Robert Hooke in 1665. |
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Fill in the blank: According to the Cell Theory, all living organisms start their life as a ___ cell. |
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Single
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True or False: Amoeba is an example of a multicellular organism. |
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 False. Amoeba is an example of a unicellular organism. |
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What are the two main categories of organisms based on cell number? |
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Unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms.
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Short Answer: How do cells contribute to life processes? |
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Cells perform various metabolic processes necessary for life, enabling growth, reproduction, and maintenance of homeostasis. |
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Which type of cells in plants are adapted for photosynthesis? |
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 Chloroplast-containing cells. |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of multicellular organisms? A) They consist of one cell B) They can perform specialized functions C) They are always microscopic D) They cannot reproduce. |
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B) They can perform specialized functions.
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The largest cell in the world is the egg of an ___ which can be several centimeters in diameter. |
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 Ostrich |
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Which is the smallest known cell and what is its approximate diameter? |
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The smallest known cell is Mycoplasma gallisepticum, which can be as small as 0.2 micrometers in diameter. |
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Fill in the blank: The longest cell in the human body is the ___, which can extend several feet in length. |
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 Nerve cell (neuron) |
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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell? |
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The nucleus controls cellular activities.
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Ribosomes are known as the ___ of the cell. |
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 Protein factories |
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Fill in the blank: The Golgi apparatus is primarily responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for ___ and secretion. |
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 Transport |
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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis? |
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Ribosomes synthesize proteins effectively.
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Riddle: I am the 'control center' of the cell, holding the blueprints for life. What am I? |
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 Nucleus |
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