Animal and Plant Cell

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are green structures found only in plant cells that use energy from the sun to make food through photosynthesis.

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What does the Golgi Apparatus do in a cell?

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The Golgi Apparatus packages and moves proteins through the cell.

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What is a vacuole?

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A vacuole is a large sac in a cell that holds food, water, and waste.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the 'brain' of the cell that contains the cell's DNA and controls the cell's activities.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is the outer layer of an animal cell that controls movement in and out of the cell.

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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 function of mitochondria?

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

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What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

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The cell wall provides structure and support to plant cells.

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What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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The rough endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes with ribosomes that synthesizes proteins.

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What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.