Flashcard #5 Cells

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What organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?

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Mitochondria

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What type of cells are humans made of?

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Eukaryotic cells

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What is a key difference between animal cells and bacterial cells?

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Animal cells contain DNA inside a nucleus, while bacterial cells contain DNA but not inside a nucleus.

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What is NOT part of the modern cell theory?

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All cells contain a nucleus with DNA.

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What characteristic describes eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells contain DNA in a nucleus.

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What is the smallest living unit in all organisms?

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The cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What structure surrounds and protects the cell?

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Cell membrane.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of size?

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Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.