Plant and Animal Cells GG

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What is the gooey liquid in a cell called?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills the inside of a cell and holds the organelles.

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What is the function of a lysosome?

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Lysosomes are organelles that act as the trash and recycling center of a cell, breaking down waste materials.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll and capture sunlight.

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What is the outer layer of an animal cell called?

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The cell membrane is the outer layer that protects the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What type of organism is an amoeba?

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An amoeba is a unicellular organism, meaning it consists of only one cell.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, providing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structure and support to plant cells, helping them maintain their shape.

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What is a vacuole?

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A vacuole is a storage organelle in cells that holds various substances, such as nutrients and waste.

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What is chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.