Cell Transport Oct 22. Oct 23 2024 DO NOW

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What organelles are responsible for the production and sorting of new proteins within a cell?

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Ribosomes, the endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatuses.

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What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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What is the difference in vacuole size between corn plant cells and camel cells?

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Camel cells have a small vacuole size because they do not need long-term water and electrolyte storage.

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Which type of cells have genetic material that is not contained in a nucleus?

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Bacteria.

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What happens if a cell's lysosomes are damaged?

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The cell would be less able to break down molecules and old organelles.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the significance of the plasma membrane?

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The plasma membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.