Cell Structure and Function

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What is a cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer found in plant cells, fungi, and some prokaryotes that provides structure and protection.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells.

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What is the smallest living unit in all organisms?

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Cell.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which chloroplasts make glucose using light energy.

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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Sorting and modifying molecules for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What are vacuoles?

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Membrane-bound sacs within cells that store materials such as water, nutrients, and waste.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in cells.

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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 a nucleus and organelles.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.