Biology Flashcard

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What organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Chloroplast

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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

Back

Helps give the cell its shape

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What is the cell wall made up of?

Back

Cellulose

Front

What is the hollow structure used for storage in the cell?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What is the outer layer of a plant cell?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

Back

Photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

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Powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through respiration.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes?

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Protein synthesis.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and exits the cell.