A Cell Is Minimally Defined by ____

question 36

Multiple Choice

A cell is minimally defined by ____.

• A)an organized chemical system for harnessing energy
• B)specialized molecules that respond to their environment
• C)a nucleus that contains DNA
• D)a membrane comprised of phospholipids
• E)an organized chemical system and specialized molecules surrounded by a membrane

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Definitions:

Ribosomes

Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis, reading RNA to assemble amino acids into proteins.

Cellular Activity

The sum of all biochemical processes and actions carried out by cells, enabling growth, reproduction, and response to the environment.

Doubles DNA

Refers to the replication process where a cell duplicates its DNA before cell division, ensuring each new cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.

Cancerous

Relating to or characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.