Cells

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What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To absorb light energy and manufacture food.

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What is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

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The cell.

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Which organelle is NOT found in animal cells?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the rigid layer that lies outside the cell's membrane?

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Cell Wall.

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What part of the cell is responsible for protein synthesis and is often referred to as Rough ER?

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic information and control cell activities.

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What are vacuoles and what is their function?

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Storage of substances such as water, nutrients, and waste.