Cell Type & Organelles Flashcard

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What is the function of vacuoles in eukaryotic cells?

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They store food and water for the cell.

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What are the two main types of eukaryotic cells?

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Animal cells and plant cells.

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How do vacuoles differ in plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have large vacuoles, and animal cells have small ones.

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What is a cell organelle?

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A tiny structure within a cell that performs specific functions.

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What is the function of vesicles in eukaryotic cells?

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They transport materials throughout the cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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They produce energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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They synthesize proteins.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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It helps in the synthesis and transport of proteins and lipids.

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What is the difference between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface, while smooth ER does not.