Cell: Structure and Function

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells and provides structural support.

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What do we call an organism made of only one cell?

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An organism made of only one cell is called a unicellular organism.

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What organelles convert energy in food molecules to a usable form for the cell?

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Mitochondria convert the energy in food molecules to a form the cell can use.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts capture light energy and store it in glucose molecules to be used as food.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA).

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they generate energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What do lysosomes do?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.