Plant and Animal Cells

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What is the outer layer of an animal cell called?

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Cell membrane

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell?

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Cytoplasm

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What term describes the specialized structures within a cell?

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Organelles

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What type of organism is made up of only one cell?

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Unicellular organism

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What is the rigid outer layer of a plant cell called?

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Cell wall

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Which organelle is involved in the digestion of waste materials in a cell?

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Lysosome

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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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