Cell Biology Review

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What organelle makes lipids for the cell?

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Smooth ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum) is responsible for lipid synthesis.

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Do prokaryotic cells include bacteria?

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True. Prokaryotic cells are single-celled organisms, and bacteria are a primary example.

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What type of cell is characterized by having a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells.

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What is the jelly-like substance that supports and protects organelles in a cell?

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Cytoplasm is the clear, jelly-like material within the cell.

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Where are ribosomes produced in the cell?

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Ribosomes are produced in the nucleolus.

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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The Golgi body modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What structure contains the genetic material of the cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material (DNA).

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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