Cell Structure and Function Flashcard

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How do plant cells differ from animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.

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What is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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They lack a nucleus.

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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins.

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In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the primary role of the cell wall in plant cells?

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To provide structural support and protection.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control what enters and leaves the cell.

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What are ribosomes responsible for?

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Protein synthesis.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic information and control cell activities.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.