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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cell | A cell is defined as the basic membrane-bound unit of life that contains the fundamental molecules necessary for life. |
| Osmosis | A process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one. |
| Cell Theory | Cell theory is a fundamental scientific principle stating that all living organisms are composed of cells, which are the basic units of life, and that all cells arise from pre-existing cells. |
| Cell Wall | The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, which is typically microscopic and consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. |
| Nucleus | In science, the term nucleus refers to a membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA. |
| Organelle | Any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell. |
| Ribosome | A minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. |
| Nucleic Acid | Nucleic acids are macromolecules essential for all forms of life, primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information. |
| Selectively Permeable |