Science Explainer: Cells and the versatile functions of their parts

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Read the passage Cells and the versatile functions of their parts. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Cells and the versatile functions of their parts. Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.
Parents pass DNA onto their offspring in _____________ gene transfer. But in _______________, genetic material can move from one living organism to another, even if they are not related. This type of gene transfer is most common in ________________ organisms.
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eukaryotic
prokaryotic
diagonal
vertical
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Drag each type of specialized cell to its description.

  • carry a greater quantity of oxygen because it lacks a nucleus
  • contains lysosomes that allow it to destroy bacteria that cause infection
  • contains Golgi bodies that aid in cell communication to regulate mood
  • Red blood cell
  • White blood cell
  • Neuron
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Which statements are true about bacteria? Select two correct answers.