Biology EOC Flashcards

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Cells

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The smallest unit within a organisms structural organization that can support life

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What do cells support

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Cells support our bodies in all the processes of living such as taking in food and oxygen, producing heat and energy, eliminating wastes, and reproducing to create new cells

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Are all cells the same?

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No. Cells come in different shapes and sizes and they have different functions depending on the purpose of the cell

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What are the 6 main functions of the cell

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Structure and support
Growth
Reproduction
Transport
Energy
Metabolic reactions

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Cell membrane

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Forms an outer boundary around the cell to separate it from its surroundings

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What is the cell membrane also known as

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The plasma membrane

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Cytoplasm

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A jelly-like semifluid material that helps to give a cell its shape

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