Animal and Plant 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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Do both plant and animal cells have a cell wall?

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False. Only plant cells have a cell wall; animal cells do not.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life, serving as the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

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

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The cell wall provides structure and support to the cell, giving it a brick-like shape.

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What is the storage area of a cell?

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The vacuole is the storage area of a cell, holding various substances such as nutrients and waste products.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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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 difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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