🤗HW20: 10.27

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between a compound and an elemental molecule?

Back

A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together, while an elemental molecule consists of only one type of atom.

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What would happen to a plant cell without chloroplasts?

Back

The plant cell would be unable to perform photosynthesis, which is essential for converting sunlight into energy.

Front

Which organelles are not found in animal cells?

Back

Chloroplasts and cell walls are not present in animal cells.

Front

What is a compound?

Back

A compound is a substance formed from two or more different elements that are chemically bonded, resulting in new properties.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, allowing plants to convert sunlight into energy.

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What is the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell, regulating what enters and exits.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded, while a compound is formed by chemical bonding.

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What is the significance of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, where amino acids are assembled into proteins.