Organelles Flashcard

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What are the tiny parts inside a cell that have a specific job?

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Organelles are the tiny parts inside a cell that perform specific functions.

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What surrounds only plant cells and provides rigidity?

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The Cell Wall is a strong and rigid layer that surrounds plant cells.

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What is the process called in which cells use oxygen and food to make energy (ATP)?

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Respiration is the process in which plant and animal cells use oxygen and food to produce energy.

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What acts like a security guard allowing substances in and out of the cell?

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The Cell Membrane acts like a security guard, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the jellylike substance that contains many organelles?

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Cytoplasm is the jellylike substance within a cell that contains organelles.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells that carry out photosynthesis.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus serves as the control center of the cell, housing the cell's DNA.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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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 a nucleus and organelles.