Cell Organelles and Function

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What type of cells have a cell wall but lack a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic Cells

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What are the small, hairlike projections on the surface of some cells called?

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Cilia

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What cellular structure uses the instructions from DNA to assemble amino acid chains?

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Ribosomes

Front

Which organelle uses chemicals to break down food and worn-out cell parts?

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Lysosomes

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What is the ridged outer layer of a plant cell called?

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Cell Wall

Front

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins by assembling amino acids according to mRNA instructions.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding their cellular structure?

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

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What role do lysosomes play in cellular maintenance?

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They break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the function of cilia in cells?

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Cilia help in movement and the transportation of materials across the cell surface.

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

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The cell wall is primarily made of cellulose.