Cell Types & Organelles 2021

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What is another word that can be used to describe 'homeostasis'?

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Stable

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What are the two main groups into which all organisms can be divided?

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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

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What organelle stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells?

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Vacuole

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Which organelle captures energy from sunlight to produce food in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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What organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells?

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Cell Membrane

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from 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 is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To conduct photosynthesis by converting sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells compared to animal cells?

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In plant cells, vacuoles are larger and help maintain turgor pressure; in animal cells, they are smaller and involved in storage.

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What is the significance of homeostasis in living organisms?

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Homeostasis is crucial for maintaining stable internal conditions necessary for survival.