Parts of Cells

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What are organelles?

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Tiny structures inside a cell that carry out specific functions.

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What is passive transport?

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The movement of materials through a cell membrane without using energy.

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How many amino acids are there that we need to know?

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20

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Why is water important for cells?

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Without water, most chemical reactions within cells could not take place.

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What is active transport?

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The movement of materials through a cell membrane by using energy.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are organelles that synthesize proteins.

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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 cytoplasm?

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

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.