Cells/Organelles

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of life that makes up all living organisms.

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What is an organelle?

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A part of a cell which has a specific job.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It acts as the control center of the cell, containing the cell's genetic material.

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What do chloroplasts do?

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They turn sunlight into food for the cell through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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They produce energy for the cell by converting nutrients into ATP.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.

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What is a vacuole?

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A storage structure in a cell that can hold various substances.

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How does the cell wall differ from the cell membrane?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection, while the cell membrane controls movement in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.