Cells and Organelles Review

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What are Eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes. They can be unicellular or multicellular.

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What is the function of Mitochondria?

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Mitochondria produce energy for the cell to carry out functions, often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell.

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What is a Cell?

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The most basic unit of life, containing organelles that carry out essential functions.

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What does a Cell Wall do?

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The cell wall supports the cell and gives plant cells a rigid shape.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of Chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the function of Ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while Eukaryotic cells do.

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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 cellular processes.

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What is the function of the Nucleus?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing DNA and regulating gene expression.