3.1.1 Overview of the Cellular Basis of Life Flashcards by Fatema Said Abu Hussein | Brainscape

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What is a cell?

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The smallest living unit of an organism

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What are the main elements the cells are made from?

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Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen

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The percentage of water in cells

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60%

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The 4 concepts of the cell theory

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A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms.
The activity of an organism depends on the collective activities of its cells.
The activities of cells depend on their structure (anatomy), which determines the function (physiology).
Continuity of life has a cellular basis.

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