Cell Biology Concept 1 Review

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What is the main job of the cell wall in plant cells?

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Protect and maintain shape.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Protects the DNA that controls the activities of the cell.

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What type of organisms are examples of prokaryotic cells?

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Bacteria.

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What is the structure of the Golgi Apparatus?

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Folded membrane.

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Which structure has ribosomes on its surface and hugs the nucleus?

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Produces energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Synthesize proteins.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.