Cell Organelle Structure and Function

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What is the smallest unit of life?

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A cell.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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Which organelle controls the movement of substances in and out of cells?

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Cell Membrane.

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What organelle is absent in animal cells but present in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts.

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What is one statement that is not part of the cell theory?

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Cells never die.

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What are the main components of a cell membrane?

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Phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic information and control cell activities.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.