Animal Cells - Organelles

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

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What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus.

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What organelle is responsible for storing water, nutrients, and waste products in a cell?

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Vacuole.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which organelle is often referred to as 'the brain of the cell'?

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Nucleus.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

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They act as 'garbage collectors' that remove waste.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which organelle is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic material and control cell activities.

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What is the role of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

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They produce energy through cellular respiration.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What are ribosomes responsible for in a cell?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis.