Cell Organelles and Cell Types

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What is passive transport?

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Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without energy use.

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What process does not require energy from the cell?

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Osmosis.

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What is the main function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Storing nutrients and waste products.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Protein synthesis.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Break down old cell parts with digestive juices.

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Define osmosis.

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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 role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

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What are mitochondria known as?

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The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.