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What is the basic unit of life?
Cells
How many cells does every living organism consist of at least? 
At least one cell
What is the approximate size of cells?
Around 1 micrometer
What does the cell membrane do? 
It serves as a boundary containing the cytoplasm
What does the cytoplasm consist of? 
The fluid and all internal structures
Where is DNA stored in eukaryotic cells? 
In a membrane-bound nucleus
How does DNA differ in prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?
In prokaryotic cells, DNA floats freely in the cytoplasm
What is the function of ribosomes in cells? 
They act as protein factories
What do ribosomes produce from genetic instructions? 
Proteins
What do ribosomes use to produce proteins? 
Genetic instructions found in RNA
How many yeast cells can fit across the width of a human hair? 
About 20-30 yeast cells