Cell Structures

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are organelles that break down food to release energy through cellular respiration.

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What is a vacuole and how does it differ in plant and animal cells?

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A vacuole is a storage organelle; it is much larger in plant cells than in animal cells.

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What surrounds the entire cell?

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The cell wall surrounds plant cells, while the cell membrane surrounds both plant and animal cells.

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What type of cells contain a true nucleus?

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Eukaryotes are cells that contain a true nucleus.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.