Plant and Animal Cells

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.

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What does active transport require?

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Energy.

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Where are plant cells most likely found?

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In leaves.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus has a membrane that allows for active transport of RNA and proteins.

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What makes proteins for the cell?

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Ribosomes, which can be found attached to the endoplasmic reticulum or free in the cytoplasm.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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To supply the cell with chemical energy in the form of ATP.

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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 cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within the cell that contains organelles.