CELLS Mega Flashcard Review

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What three structures do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

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Cell wall, chloroplast, large central vacuole.

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Which cell organelle has a function similar to a refrigerator in a cafeteria kitchen?

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Vacuole.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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Collects, processes, and packages proteins for the cell.

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What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

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Prokaryote.

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Which type of cell contains membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryote.

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What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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Provides structure and support to the cell.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Conducts photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Synthesize proteins.