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Cellular functions can be grouped into which three general categories? Check all that apply.

A
cell division
B
protein synthesis
C
anabolism
D
growth and metabolism
E
catabolism
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What effect does cell growth and function have on the body? Check all that apply.

A
A body grows larger because its cells are dividing slower than old cells are dying.
B
A body grows larger because its cells are dividing faster than old cells are dying.
C
If the body is unhealthy, it is because some of its cells are functioning improperly.
D
If the body is healthy, it is because some of its cells are functioning improperly.
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Use the drop-down menus to select the best answers.✔ AnabolismCatabolism is the process by which cells construct new molecules from smaller units.

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is the process by which cells construct new molecules from smaller units.:Anabolism
is the process by which cells break down molecules into smaller units and release energy.:Catabolism
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What is the first step in cell division?

A
Daughter cells create copies of their components.
B
Daughter cells grow in an unregulated fashion.
C
Parent cells are created from daughter cells that split.
D
Parent cells create copies of their components.
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What do parent and daughter cells have in common? Check all that apply.

A
There is one parent cell and one daughter cell.
B
There are two parent cells and two daughter cells.
C
They contain copies of the same cellular components.
D
They are exact copies of one another.
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What is an enzyme?

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a cell that stores the information for building proteins
B
a molecule that initiates processes in the body
C
a protein that breaks down into nitrogen-based amino acids
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Use the drop-down menus to select the best answers.The DNARNA✔ ribosome “reads” the instructions for building a protein and builds the protein from individual amino acids.

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“reads” the instructions for building a protein and builds the protein from individual amino acids.:ribosome
is created that carries the information for building the protein to other parts of the cell.:RNA
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.:protein synthesis
.:metabolism
.:cell division
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Which of the following statements describes cancer?

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Cells are unable to metabolize molecules effectively.
B
Cells are unable to divide in a regulated fashion.
C
Cells are unable to properly synthesize proteins..
D
Cells are unable to effectively create new molecules.
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Why does cell division occur? Check all that apply.

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to generate energy for cellular processes
B
to replace damaged cells
C
make the body larger
D
to create new molecules from component parts
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Which of the following statements about daughter cells are true? Check all that apply.

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Daughter cells do not undergo cell division.
B
Daughter cells are the same type of cell as the parent cell.
C
Daughter cells can be a different type of cell than the parent cell.
D
Proper cell division balances the death of older cells with the creation of new cells.

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