Unit 4 Cells- Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a vacuole?

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A large sac in a cell that holds food, water, and waste.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes build or synthesize proteins for the cell.

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What is a chloroplast?

Back

An organelle in plant cells that is responsible for photosynthesis.

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What does the golgi apparatus do?

Back

It packages and moves proteins through the cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside a cell that holds organelles.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A protective layer that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, providing energy through respiration.

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What is the cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides structure and support.

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What is the nucleolus?

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A small structure within the nucleus that produces ribosomes.