Cell structure

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What are ribosomes?

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Cell parts that build proteins according to the DNA code.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It filters what goes in and out of the cell and is found in both plant and animal cells.

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What process do cells use to make energy (ATP)?

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Cellular respiration.

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In a cell analogy, what does the mitochondria represent?

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The power plant of a country, as it produces energy.

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What is a vacuole?

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An organelle that is much larger in plant cells than in animal cells, storing liquid.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It acts as the control center, containing the cell's DNA.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are chloroplasts?

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Organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and larger vacuoles, while animal cells do not.

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What is the cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides structure and support.