Looking Inside Cells

Front

What controls the materials that enter and leave the cell?

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Cell membrane

Front

Which cell type often has lysosomes to break down waste materials?

Back

Animal cell

Front

What organelle receives proteins and packages them for distribution?

Back

Golgi apparatus

Front

What is the storage area of a cell called?

Back

Vacuole

Front

True or False: The cell's nucleus is filled with protein that contains genetic information.

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False

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the main function of lysosomes?

Back

To break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

Front

What is a vacuole?

Back

A storage organelle in a cell that holds various substances.

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells regarding lysosomes?

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Animal cells have lysosomes, while plant cells typically do not.