Review: Plant and Animal Cells

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What is the smallest independent unit of a living thing called?

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Cell

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What kind of cell is this? (plant or animal)

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Animal

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Which organelles play an important role in energy production for the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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It modifies lipids and proteins and places them into packages.

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What controls what goes in and out of the cell?

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Cell membrane

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It stores genetic information and controls cell activities.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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To digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.