Plant and Animal Cells

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What is the shape and structure of an Animal Cell?

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Animal cells are irregularly shaped and have many small vacuoles. They do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts.

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What are Organelles?

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Organelles are tiny cell parts that carry out specific functions within the cell.

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What is the function of Mitochondria?

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Mitochondria produce the energy needed for the cell to perform its functions and survive.

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What does the Golgi Body do?

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The Golgi Body packages and distributes materials to other parts of the cell.

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What is the function of a Vacuole?

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A Vacuole stores food, water, and sometimes wastes.

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What is a Prokaryotic Cell?

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A Prokaryotic Cell is a simple cell without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What is the difference between Plant and Animal Cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is the role of the Nucleus in a cell?

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The Nucleus directs the activities of the cell and contains the cell's genetic material.

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What are Macromolecules?

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Macromolecules are large molecules essential for life, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

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What is Cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is where many cellular processes occur.