Cell Types

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What are the two types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, e.g., bacteria.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, e.g., plant and animal cells.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What are organelles?

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Internal structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

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It contains the DNA and controls the cell's activities.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that holds organelles.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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They are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through respiration.