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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight and convert it into a usable form for the cell to make food.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a thin, flexible barrier that surrounds a cell and controls which substances pass in and out.

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What is an autotrophic organism?

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An autotrophic organism is one that can capture energy from sunlight or chemicals to produce its own food.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms?

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Autotrophic organisms produce their own food, while heterotrophic organisms obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a cell membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is the cytoplasm?

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The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many metabolic processes.