Cell Organelles and Transport

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What type of cell has a nucleus?

Back

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

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What organelle converts sunlight into sugar for energy?

Back

Chloroplasts convert sunlight into sugar through photosynthesis.

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What happens to an egg when placed in pure water?

Back

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

Front

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy.

Front

Why does an egg shrink in salt water?

Back

An egg shrinks in salt water because water leaves the egg, where there is more water than in the salt water.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many metabolic processes.

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What is the role of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells, and is not found in animal cells.

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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.

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What do ribosomes do?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.