Cell Organelles

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What are all bacteria classified as?

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Prokaryotes

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What structure is indicated by the arrow in a cell diagram that provides support and protection?

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Cell wall

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What is known as the brain or 'control center' of the cell?

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Nucleus

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How do eukaryotic cells compare to prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells.

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What happens to a cell if many of its ribosomes are destroyed?

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The cell would not be able to make proteins.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

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What is the function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

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The central vacuole stores nutrients and waste products and helps maintain turgor pressure.