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What are the three parts of a plant cell that distinguish it from an animal cell?

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Cell wall, large vacuole, chloroplast

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are where photosynthesis occurs, converting sunlight, air, and water into sugar, and they give plants their green color.

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondrion

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to the plant cell.

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What is the large vacuole's role in plant cells?

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The large vacuole stores nutrients and waste products and helps maintain turgor pressure.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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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 ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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