Cell Structure and Function

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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To store water and nutrients.

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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Site of photosynthesis.

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What are prokaryotes?

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Organisms that contain simple cells and are unicellular.

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What structure do some organisms use for locomotion?

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Flagella.

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What are organisms with cells that have a nucleus called?

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Eukaryotes.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Controls the activities within the cell and contains genetic material.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Controls the materials that pass into and out of the cell.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within the cell that holds organelles.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Site of protein production.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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Site of ATP (energy) production.