The Cell - Structure & Function
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Q: What is a cell?
A: The smallest unit of life; all cells come from pre-existing cells.
Q: List the 3 main cell parts.
A: Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus.
Q: What does the cell membrane do?
It monitors what enters and exits the cell to keep things stable.
Q: What is cytoplasm?
A: Jelly-like fluid where organelles are located; 80% water.
Q: What does the nucleus do?
A: Controls cell activities; contains DNA.
Q: Which cell types are usually single-celled or multicellular?
A: Prokaryotic cells are usually single-celled organisms, while eukaryotic cells are mostly multicellular.
Q: What are examples of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A: Prokaryotes include bacteria, Archaea, and E. coli, while eukaryotes include plants, animals, protists, and fungi.