Cell Organelles

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis and create sugar.

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What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic cell.

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What are the two principal filaments that make up the cytoskeleton?

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Microfilaments and microtubules.

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What is the theory of endosymbiosis?

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The theory that explains how eukaryotic cells may have evolved from prokaryotic cells through a symbiotic relationship.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus stores genetic material and controls cell activities.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.