Cellular Structure and Function

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What is the basic living unit of an organism?

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Cell

Front

Which organelle assembles proteins from amino acids?

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Ribosomes

Front

What surrounds the cytoplasm of all cells and controls what goes in and out of the cell?

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Plasma membrane

Front

What is the outermost layer of a plant cell that provides support and structure?

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Cell wall

Front

What kind of organism is made of many different types of cells, each with a special function?

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Multicellular organism

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell where organelles are found?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

Front

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.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.