Cell Structure and Function Review

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What is the jelly-like substance that fills all cell types?

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Cytoplasm

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What type of organisms are fish classified as?

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Eukaryotic organisms.

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What happens to proteins after they are finished in the rough ER?

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They move to the Golgi apparatus for sorting and packaging.

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Which organelle is responsible for sorting and packaging proteins into vesicles?

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Golgi body/apparatus.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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The smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the purpose of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.