Cells

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis and stores energy in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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Which organelle converts food into energy for the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What part of a cell controls the movement of materials in and out?

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Cell membrane

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What is the function of the cell membrane in an animal cell?

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It acts as a barrier to control what enters and exits the cell.

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Which organelle serves as the control center of the cell and stores DNA?

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Nucleus

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To conduct photosynthesis and produce glucose.

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How do mitochondria contribute to cellular respiration?

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They convert glucose and oxygen into ATP (energy), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the structure of the cell membrane?

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It is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.

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What role does the nucleus play in a cell?

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It houses the cell's genetic material and regulates gene expression.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding organelles?

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Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.