Cellular Structure and Function

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism made of many different types of cells, each with a special function.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the densely packed area of a cell that contains DNA and controls the cell's activities.

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What organelle in plant cells transforms light energy into glucose?

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Chloroplasts.

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What technology was crucial in developing the cell theory?

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Microscope.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism made of only one cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, single-celled organisms without a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells are complex and can be multicellular or unicellular with a nucleus.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, converting glucose into energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.