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What invention first allowed scientists to view cells, invented in 1876?

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Light microscope

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What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?

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To store water and other nutrients

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What happens during diffusion when the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the same?

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The molecules continue to move across the membrane in both directions.

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What is a low energy molecule with 2 phosphates?

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ADP

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Which organelle produces energy in the form of ATP for the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the primary function of the chloroplast?

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To conduct photosynthesis and produce glucose.

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Define diffusion in the context of cellular processes.

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The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

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What is ATP and why is it important for cells?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the main energy currency of the cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.