Cells and Cell Anatomy

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What is cell theory?

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All living things are composed of cells.

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What organelle is like the principal of a school?

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The nucleus, because it controls all functions of the cell.

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What performs special functions within a cell?

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Organelles.

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What type of cell does not have a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic.

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What is cytoplasm?

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A jelly-like substance that holds organelles in place.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria, because it produces energy.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They synthesize proteins.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the role of the vacuole in a cell?

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It stores nutrients and waste products.

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