Cell Structure and Function Review

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Which organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste materials in a cell?

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Vacuole

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Which macromolecule is the main source of energy for living organisms?

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Carbohydrates

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What are the three principles of the Cell Theory?

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1. Cells are the basic structure and function of life. 2. All living things are made of one or more cells. 3. All cells come from preexisting cells.

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?

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Cells

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What are ribosomes responsible for in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.