Cell Parts and Functions 2024

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What is the smallest unit of life?

Back

Cell

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What acts like a gatekeeper, allowing some materials to pass through it, but not others?

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Cell membrane

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what goes in and out of the cell.

Front

Which organelle is present in both plant and animal cells but is usually much larger in plant cells?

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Vacuoles

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What is cytoplasm?

Back

A gel-like fluid that takes up most of the space inside the cell.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

It releases stored energy.

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What is the role of chloroplasts?

Back

They are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

Back

It provides structure and support to plant cells.

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What is the nucleus?

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The control center of the cell that contains genetic material.

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What are ribosomes?

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Organelles that synthesize proteins.