Plant and Animal Cells

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What do scientists call the parts of a cell?

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Organelles are the specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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A unicellular organism is made up of a single cell, such as an Amoeba.

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What gives an onion root cell its brick-like structure?

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The cell wall provides structure and support to the onion root cell.

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What is the function of a lysosome in a cell?

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Lysosomes act as the trash and recycling center of a cell, breaking down waste materials.

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Which organelle is absent in animal cells?

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Chloroplasts are not found in animal cells; they are present in plant cells for photosynthesis.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is a vacuole?

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A vacuole is a storage organelle in cells, holding substances like water, nutrients, and waste.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.