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What is the role of phytoplankton in a marine food chain?

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Phytoplankton transforms energy from the Sun into food through photosynthesis, serving as primary producers in the marine ecosystem.

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What organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell because they break down food and convert it into energy.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria produce the energy needed for the cell by converting nutrients into ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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What type of consumer eats only plants?

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Herbivores are consumers that eat only plants.

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What is the function of Golgi bodies in a cell?

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Golgi bodies package, customize, and distribute materials to the cell.

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Define a carnivore.

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers create their own food (e.g., plants), while consumers rely on other organisms for food.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food.

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What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.