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What do we call the chemical that cells need to work and reproduce?
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∙ 8y ago
Cells need many chemicals, but perhaps you are thinking of DNA.
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What does oxygen do in your body apart from breathing?
Your cells need oxygen to turn food into energy, reproduce, and basically perform all of their tasks.
State what features the moss and fern have in common?
They both need moisture and both produce spores to reproduce.
Which is difference between bacteria and viruses that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses not?
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to "hijack" so they can reproduce. Bacteria have metabolisms, catabolic and anabolic biochemical reactions going on in their cells all the time. Viruses do not. Bacteria can grow in size to a certain extent while viruses do not change in this regard. The definition of living things classify bacteria as a living thing, while viruses are not.
What are the 6 needs of all living things?
What are the six needs of living things? You need cells to survive. Some organims are anaerobic and can survive even without the oxygen. The only thing they need are anorganic substances for building their tissues.
Cells need energy to sustain what?
Life
What do cells need to reproduce?
tRNA
Why do organisms need to move sugars into their cells?
this is so that the cells can grow and reproduce
Does cells need to be fertilized in order to reproduce?
yes it does
What functions do all cells need to do to survive?
reproduce.
What are the different ways cells reproduce?
Need to repair damaged cells and Increase number of cells
What are pathogens that need living cells in order to reproduce called?
Viruses need living cells for reproduction .
Why do cells need energy oxygen and food?
So they can survive, And reproduce
Why do cells in all living things need energy?
Because the cells themselves need energy to perform their specific function, and to reproduce!
What are 3 things shared by living things?
They are made of cells, they need energy, they reproduce.
What are the molecules that carry the information cells need to grow repair and reproduce?
nucleic acids
Can viruses reproduce with dead or alive cells?
Virus need a working DNA replicating machinary so they can be reproduce only in living cell.
Why are some creatures asexual?
Some creatures are asexual because of their ability to reproduce on their own. Most creatures need intercourse to reproduce but because of cells in their body, that is the thing they don't need.
