CP Bio Cells and Cellular Transport

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What is the function of a vacuole in a cell?

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The vacuole is responsible for storage of substances such as enzymes, water, and food.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, which means they build or make proteins.

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What does the nucleolus do?

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The nucleolus is responsible for making ribosomes.

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.)?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.) transports materials within the cell and exports materials outside the cell.

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Why do freshwater fish not survive in saltwater aquariums?

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Freshwater fish cannot survive in saltwater aquariums because their cells will shrink and dehydrate due to osmosis.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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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 lysosomes?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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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, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.