Parts of the Cell

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What is the basic unit of structure and function of all living things?

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Cell: The smallest unit that can carry out all life processes.

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What is a tiny structure that carries out a specific function within a cell?

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Organelle: Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct functions.

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Which organelle uses oxygen and food to produce energy?

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Mitochondria: The organelle responsible for energy production through cellular respiration.

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What is the "powerhouse" of the cell?

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Mitochondria: Produces energy that the cell needs to carry out all life's processes.

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Which organelle is like a factory that makes proteins?

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Ribosomes: Small structures that synthesize proteins from amino acids.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Cell Membrane: A protective barrier that regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell?

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Cytoplasm: The fluid that fills the cell and holds organelles in place.

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast: The organelle that converts sunlight into energy in plant cells.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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Nucleus: The control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA).

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Endoplasmic Reticulum: A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.