7th Grade Cells

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What is the function of a vacuole in plant and animal cells?

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A vacuole stores water and sometimes food; in plant cells, it is large and helps maintain turgor pressure.

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What organelle is present only in eukaryotic cells?

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The nucleus is present only in eukaryotic cells.

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What gives plant cells their rigid structure?

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The cell wall provides a rigid structure to plant cells.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is a gel-like fluid in which many different organelles are found.

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What are cells?

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Cells are the building blocks of life and the smallest functioning unit of living organisms.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for 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 the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the cell membrane?

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

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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