Eukaryotic cell organelles

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria produce energy from food/sugars through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food/sugars through photosynthesis.

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What is the main difference between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

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Mitochondria produce energy from food, while chloroplasts produce food from sunlight.

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What type of cells contain chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are found in plant cells.

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What type of cells contain mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a barrier that protects the cell and regulates what substances enter and leave the cell.

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What is the composition of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is mainly composed of proteins and lipids.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides a rigid, protective, and supportive outer layer for plant cells.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are organelles that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.