Cells and Cell Organelles Flashcard

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What is the function of a lysosome in a cell?

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Lysosomes are organelles that act as the digestive system of the cell, breaking down old cell structures and foreign substances.

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How many cells are estimated to be in the human body?

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Trillions.

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What would happen if a plant cell lacked chloroplasts?

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Photosynthesis would not occur.

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Which organelle controls the activities of the cell?

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The nucleus.

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

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Storage of substances.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the primary 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 plant and animal cells?

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

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What is the purpose of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.