Cell Parts and Functions

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What is the jelly-like material that surrounds the cell organelles?

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Cytoplasm

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What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?

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Nucleus

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What is known as the 'Power House' of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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Which cell part contains chlorophyll, the green pigment?

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Chloroplast

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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They produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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They conduct photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the purpose of the vacuole in plant cells?

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It stores nutrients and waste products.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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It provides structure and support to plant cells.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.