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What organelle allows plants to make their own food?

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Chloroplast

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What is the gel-like substance that fills the cell and keeps the organelles in place?

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Cytoplasm

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What is the barrier between the cell and the environment that controls what goes in and out?

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Cell membrane

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What process do plants use to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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

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To give support and structure.

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What pigment is essential for photosynthesis in plants?

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Chlorophyll

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What is the function of mitochondria in plant cells?

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To produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What structure in plant cells is responsible for storing water and maintaining turgor pressure?

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Vacuole

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What is the main 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 role of the nucleus in a plant cell?

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To hold genetic information and control cell activities.

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