What is the basic unit of life?
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The cell is the fundamental unit of life, functioning as the smallest living unit that can carry out all the processes necessary for life.
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
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The mitochondrion is often called the powerhouse of the cell because it generates the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used as a source of chemical energy.
What is the primary function of the ribosome?
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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid sequences.
Which process describes the division of a cell’s nucleus to produce two identical nuclei?
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Mitosis is the process of nuclear division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
What molecule carries genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
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RNA (specifically messenger RNA or mRNA) carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm for protein synthesis.