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__Cell Focus Items__ 1. Cells are the basic unit of life, so all living things are made of cells 2. Cells are similar in structure and function, so all living things are similar at the cellular level. 3. Cells are similar in structure, so they all contain the same basic parts. 4. Cells are similar in function, so they all can produce the same types of materials.

5. In cells, carbohydrates are used to store energy and also for structural support in plants. 6. Sugars, starches, and fiber (cellulose) are all types of carbohydrates. 7. In cells, lipids are used to store energy and build cell membranes. 8. Fats, waxes and oils are all types of lipids. 9. Proteins give structure to cells as well as regulate chemicals reactions in them.

10. Proteins are made of long chains of smaller molecules called amino acids. 11. In cells, nucleic acids contain and relay instructions for all the activities of the cell. 12. DNA and RNA are the two kinds of nucleic acids. 13. DNA stores the genetic instructions which an organism uses to function and pass to their offspring. 14. RNA transfers genetic instructions to where it is used and is highly involved in the making of proteins.