Copy LS1-2 Parts of a Whole

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What are cell organelles primarily made of?

Back

Membranes.

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What is known as the brain of the cell?

Back

Nucleus.

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What structure controls what goes in and out of the cell?

Back

Cell membrane.

Front

What substance enters the cell to provide energy for its functions?

Back

Sugar.

Front

What contains the genetic information necessary for building proteins?

Back

DNA (Genetic material).

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It regulates cell activities and contains genetic material.

Front

What is the difference between cytoplasm and cell membrane?

Back

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside the cell, while the cell membrane is the outer layer that controls entry and exit.

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What is the function of DNA in a cell?

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It contains the instructions for building proteins and regulating cell functions.

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What is the significance of membranes in cell organelles?

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Membranes provide structure and regulate the internal environment of organelles.