Plant and Animal Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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The cell wall provides structure and support to the plant cell, giving it a rigid shape.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like material inside the cell that holds all the organelles.

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What gives plant cells their boxy shape?

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The cell wall is a stiff structure that gives plant cells their boxy shape.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane acts as a barrier between the cell and its environment, controlling what goes in and out.

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Name two organelles found only in plant cells.

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Chloroplasts and cell wall.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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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 mitochondria?

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

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What is a vacuole?

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A vacuole is a storage organelle in cells, larger in plant cells, used for storing nutrients and waste.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.