Plant cells

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What organelle allows plants to make their own food?

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Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

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To give support and structure.

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What is the fluid inside of a cell called?

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Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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How do plant cells differ in shape from animal cells?

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Plant cells tend to have more rigid, rectangular shapes, while animal cells are more round.

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What is the function of the vacuole in a plant cell?

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The vacuole stores nutrients and waste products, but it is not primarily a trash can.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the main component of the plant cell wall?

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Cellulose.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plant cells?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control what enters and exits the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2