Cell Parts and Functions

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What shape is an Animal Cell?

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Circular or Oval

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What is the function of a vacuole in an animal cell?

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A storage structure; there are many small vacuoles in an animal cell.

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What structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Cell wall

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What shape is a Plant Cell?

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Rectangular

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What acts like a gatekeeper in a cell?

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Cell membrane; it allows some materials to pass through but not others.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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They produce energy for the cell.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

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