Cell Parts & Pro/Eu

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What do eukaryotic cells have that prokaryotic cells do not?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts trap light energy and convert it to food energy.

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What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

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Lysosomes are filled with enzymes that aid in digestion by breaking down food, wastes, and old organelles.

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What are vesicles and what is their role in the cell?

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Vesicles are pod-type structures responsible for moving materials from one organelle to another within the cell.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

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What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

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The nucleus houses the cell's DNA and controls the cell's activities.

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Membrane-bound organelles are specialized structures within a cell that are enclosed by membranes, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they generate ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, providing protection and support.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis by translating messenger RNA.