6th pd Cells Review 2024

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What are ribosomes?

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Small bodies floating free or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that make proteins.

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What is the function of vacuoles?

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Fluid-filled sacs that may contain enzymes, nutrients, water, or wastes; they act as storage tanks.

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Who is credited with naming the cell after observing cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls all activities of the cell, acting as the 'brain' of the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What do chloroplasts do?

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Green oval structures that use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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It acts as a protective barrier that regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like fluid inside the cell that holds organelles in place.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the Golgi complex?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for storage or transport out of the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; it can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes).

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in chloroplasts that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

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