Cell Practice Flashcard 2021

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What are the five cell parts that all cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) have?

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Cell membrane, cytoskeleton, cytoplasm, ribosomes, DNA.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.

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True or False: Chloroplasts are found in eukaryotes and perform photosynthesis to create their own food.

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True.

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True or False: Plant cells have cell walls while animal cells do not.

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True.

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Where are proteins made from amino acids?

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Ribosomes.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.