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Why are ribosomes important for the cell?

They are the site for protein synthesis.

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Which types of cells contain nucleic acids?

ALL CELLS!

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What is the purpose of carbohydrates found in/on the plasma membrane?

structural support/ cell signaling and recognition

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How many cells make up eukaryotic organisms?

many (multicellular)

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What does it mean to say that the cell is the most "basic unit of life"?

If a cell was broken down into its parts, those parts would not be considered living on their own

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What does the cell theory state?

1. all living things are made of cells 2. cells are the basic unit of life 3. cells come from other cells

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Which major structures do plant cells have that animal cells lack?

chloroplasts, cell wall, central vacuole

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What is the purpose of proteins embedded in the cell membrane?

transport, communication, signaling, connecting cells, etc.

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Explain the structure of a phospholipid.

Hydrophilic head; 2 hydrophobic tails

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Where is the genetic information found for prokaryotic cells?

free-floating (in the cytoplasm in a region called the nucleoid)

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Give an example for organisms that are made of prokaryotic cells.

bacteria

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How many cells make up prokaryotic organims?

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What is the main function for nucleic acids in a cell?

provide information/instructions for making an organism (and proteins)

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