Plant and Animal Cells

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What do scientists call the parts of a cell?

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Organelles are the specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct functions.

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This organelle is the trash and recycling center of a cell.

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Lysosome is an organelle that contains enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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Which of these is a unicellular organism?

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Amoeba is a unicellular organism, meaning it consists of only one cell.

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Which organelle is on the outside of an animal cell?

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Cell membrane is the outer layer of an animal cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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Which part of an onion root cell gives it a brick-like structure?

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Cell wall provides structure and support to plant cells, giving them a rigid shape.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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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 main 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 role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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

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Cytoplasm is the gel-like fluid that fills the interior of a cell and holds organelles.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates the movement of substances in and out.

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