Plant and Animal Cells

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What is a plant cell?

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A plant cell is a basic unit of life in plants, characterized by a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.

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What is an animal cell?

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An animal cell is a basic unit of life in animals, lacking a cell wall and chloroplasts, and usually smaller than plant cells.

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What is a cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.

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What is a vacuole?

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A storage organelle in cells that holds materials such as water, nutrients, and waste; larger in plant cells.

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What is chloroplast?

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An organelle in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is mitochondria?

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An organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell, it produces energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.

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What is the nucleus?

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The control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and regulates cell activities.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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Why do plants need a cell wall?

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Plants need a cell wall for support and to maintain their shape.