8.13A Cells

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What is the jellylike substance that holds/suspends many organelles in a cell?

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Cytoplasm

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and prokaryotic cells do not.

Front

Which organelles are NOT found in animal cells?

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Chloroplasts and cell wall.

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What surrounds the cell and controls what goes in and out, regardless of cell type?

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Cell membrane.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What type of cells contain membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's DNA and controls cell activities.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells regarding vacuoles?

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Plant cells have a large central vacuole, while animal cells have smaller vacuoles.