Flashcard: Cell Structures and Function

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What is the cell wall?

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The cell wall is a rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a flexible barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control the materials that pass into and out of the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.

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What are vacuoles?

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Vacuoles are storage sacs within the cell that hold water, nutrients, and waste.

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What are chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus packages and ships cellular materials.

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What are mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing DNA and regulating cell activities.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.