5th Grade - Cells

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What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To absorb light energy and make food.

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How do cells help heal a scratch in your skin?

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Cells divide and make new cells.

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What do chromosomes determine in an organism?

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They determine the characteristics of the organism.

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How do one-celled organisms reproduce?

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They may reproduce by fission.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To control cell activity.

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What is the role 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 function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy for the cell.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have chloroplasts and a cell wall; animal cells do not.

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What is the purpose of vacuoles in plant cells?

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To store nutrients and waste products.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.