Cell Organelles and Transport

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What type of cell has a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What controls what enters and leaves a cell?

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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 stiff, protective outer layer of plant cells?

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The cell wall is the stiff, protective outer layer of plant cells.

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What organelle packages proteins for delivery?

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The Golgi apparatus packages proteins for delivery to their destinations.

Front

What happens to an egg if it is left in a container of pure water?

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The egg will expand due to osmosis as water moves into the egg.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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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 difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.