Cell Flashcard

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What does the cell membrane do?

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Controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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What is the main reason animal cells do not need a cell wall?

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They have the ability to move freely.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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A single-celled organism.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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Acts like the brain.

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What is magnification?

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Enlarging the image of small objects.

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

Provides structure and support.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Produces energy for the cell.

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What is chloroplast?

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An organelle in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.