Cells

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What are organelles?

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Structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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Which organelle is found only in plant cells?

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Chloroplast.

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What is a phospholipid composed of?

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A phosphate and glycerol head with two fatty acid tails.

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What happens to water in a hypertonic solution?

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Water moves out of the cell.

Front

What is an isotonic solution?

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A solution where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.