Looking Inside Cells

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts capture sunlight and convert it into energy that plant cells use to make food.

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What gives plant cells their rigid shape?

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The cell wall, which is a structure only found in plant cells.

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What is a key statement of cell theory?

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All cells are produced from other cells.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane acts as a 'security guard' or 'gate' of the cell, allowing certain materials to enter and exit while blocking harmful substances.

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What organelle is responsible for digesting old cell materials?

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Lysosome, which uses powerful digestive enzymes.

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What is the primary role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus acts as the control center of the cell, housing the cell's DNA.

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What are ribosomes responsible for?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.