Cell Structure

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What does 'specialized' mean in the context of cell structure?

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Created, designed, and made to perform certain tasks.

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Which organelle covers the outside of the cell?

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Cell membrane.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria make energy for the cell.

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What does 'permeable' mean?

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To allow liquids and gases to pass through.

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What type of cell has a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic cell.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What role do ribosomes play in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus controls cell activities and contains genetic material.