Cells Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the control center of a cell?

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Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What organelle breaks down old cell parts and cleans up the cell?

Back

Lysosomes

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What is the jelly-like substance that holds the organelles in a cell?

Back

Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What type of cells have a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotic cells

Front

What controls what comes in and out of a cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, providing energy.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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

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