Cell Organelles, Functions, and Cell Theory (Modified)

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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An organelle that sorts proteins and other cell substances and packages them in vesicles to be transported within or out of the cell.

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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down and recycle waste material.

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What does unicellular mean?

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Made of a single cell.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To produce food in a plant cell through photosynthesis.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is the main function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) for the cell through cellular respiration.

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of life that can perform all life processes.

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What is the cell theory?

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A fundamental concept in biology that states: 1) All living things are made of cells, 2) Cells are the basic unit of life, 3) All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.