Cells, Organelles, and Transport

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control what comes in and out of the cell.

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Who coined the term 'cells'?

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Robert Hooke.

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Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic material (DNA)?

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Nucleus.

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What is endocytosis?

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A type of active transport that moves large substances into a cell through the use of vesicles.

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What is the function of the golgi apparatus?

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It acts as the packaging and distribution center of the cell.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.