Cell organelles and function

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What is the function of a vacuole in a cell?

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Stores food, water, wastes, and other materials.

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Why are plant cells capable of making their own food?

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Because of the presence of chloroplasts.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Controls what comes into and out of the cell; found in both plant and animal cells.

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What type of cells do not have a membrane-bound nucleus?

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Prokaryotic Cells.

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What is the rigid outer layer of a plant cell called?

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Cell wall.

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What organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis and produce food for the plant.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Controls cell activities and contains genetic material.

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.