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What is the basic building block of all living things?
cells
What surrounds the cell and controls what enters or leaves?
the cell membrane
What part of the cell breaks down waste?
Lysosomes.
What part of the cell controls its activities?
nucleus
What is the gel-like substance inside the cell?
cytoplasm
How is DNA inherited?
DNA is inherited from both parents, with half coming from the mother and half from the father.
Which part of the cell provides energy?
the mitochondria
What organelle makes proteins in the cell?
ribosomes
What is the function of DNA in the cell?
DNA carries the genetic instructions for the growth, development, and functioning of living organisms.
What is the shape of a DNA molecule?
A double helix.
Which cell structure holds genetic information?
the nucleus
What is a gene?
A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid.
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
It transports materials within the cell.
What are the four bases of DNA?
Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).