Test 4

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What is a cell wall?

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A cell wall is a rigid outer layer that provides structure and protection to plant cells. It is not found in animal cells.

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What is the function of light in a microscope?

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Light is used in a microscope to illuminate the specimen being observed, allowing for better visibility of details.

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What is an amoeba?

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An amoeba is a single-celled organism that looks like a blob of jelly and lives in water. It can change shape and move using pseudopodia.

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What is a cell membrane?

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A cell membrane is a thin layer that surrounds and protects the contents of a cell, allowing certain substances to enter and exit.

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What is the smallest living part of an organism?

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The smallest living part of an organism is a cell.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is a part of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

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What are mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell; they produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the golgi apparatus?

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The golgi apparatus is an organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside a cell that contains organelles and is where many cellular processes occur.

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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.