Cells!

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What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To absorb light energy and manufacture food.

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What significant invention allowed for the discovery of cells?

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The microscope.

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What is one basic function of vacuoles in cells?

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Storing water.

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What is the function of a cell wall?

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To protect and support the cell.

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What type of cells are characterized by having a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotes.

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What is the primary role of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the significance of the cytoplasm in a cell?

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It is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles in place.