Cell Structure and Function Review

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Surrounds the cell; regulates what enters/leaves cell; maintains homeostasis

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cell membrane

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Control the cell's activities; contains the cell's DNA. Options: mitochondria, cell membrane, nucleus, golgi body.

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nucleus

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What breaks down glucose to release energy for the cell? Options: nucleus, lysosomes, mitochondria, vacuole

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mitochondria

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What is the cell organelle that stores water, food and waste called?

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The vacuole

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, Eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus.

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What is the main function of chloroplasts?

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To produce food for the cell using the sun's energy.

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The cytoplasm

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Is  the gel-like fluid that holds other organelles in place.

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Which statement is NOT part of the Cell Theory? Options: Only animals are made of cells., Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things., All living things are made of cells., New cells come from existing cells.

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Only animals are made of cells.

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Which early scientist first discovered and named cells? Options: Robert Brown, Theodore Schwann, Matthias Schleiden, Robert Hooke

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Robert Hooke

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Ribosomes are the cell organelle that

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Produce proteins for the cell.