Cell Parts

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What is the liquid that fills the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus?

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Cytoplasm - it is constantly moving other organelles around the cell.

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What do we call all the different parts of cells?

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Organelles - these are specialized structures within a cell.

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What is the large oval organelle that controls many of the cell's activities?

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Nucleus - often referred to as the brain of the cell.

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What are the small round organelles that create proteins in cells?

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Ribosomes - they function like factories to produce proteins.

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What are the rod-shaped structures known as the 'powerhouses' of a cell?

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Mitochondria - they convert food into energy the cell can use.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It acts as a barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

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It provides structure and support to the cell.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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They are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell?

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Cytoplasm - it contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

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They store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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