Cell Structure and Function

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What organelle breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules?

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Lysosome

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What do all cells have in common despite differences in type, size, shape, and specialty?

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All cells have DNA and a cell membrane.

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Which type of organism consists of specialized cells?

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Multicellular eukaryotes.

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What process is directly controlled by the cell nucleus?

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Protein synthesis because DNA in the nucleus contains the instructions for making proteins.

Front

What organelle modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Golgi Apparatus.

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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.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains DNA and controls cellular activities, including protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.