Cell Structures and Functions

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What is the cell organelle that stores water, food and waste called?

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The vacuole

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, Eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus.

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What is the main function of chloroplasts?

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To produce food for the cell using the sun's energy.

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The cytoplasm

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Is  the gel-like fluid that holds other organelles in place.

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Identify which of these is NOT a major difference between plant and animal cells: Only plant cells have a cell wall., Only animal cells have mitochondria., Animal cells do NOT contain chloroplasts., Plant cells have a large central vacuole.

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Only animal cells have mitochondria.

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The mitochondria

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Breaks down food to produce energy for the cell.

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Ribosomes are the cell organelle that

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Produce proteins for the cell.

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Producers

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Make their own food using the energy from the sun.

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The cell wall

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Provides structure and support for the plant cell.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control what enters and leaves the cell