LEVEL A- SIMPLE Cell Structure and Function

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What are organelles responsible for digesting certain materials within the cell?

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Lysosomes are organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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Which organelle is directly involved in the transportation of materials inside the cell?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is responsible for the transportation of materials within the cell.

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What is the outermost layer of an animal cell?

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The cell membrane is the outermost layer that surrounds and protects the cell.

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What consists of a jellylike substance that contains many organelles?

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Cytoplasm is the jellylike substance within the cell that holds organelles.

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What provides storage for the cell, mostly containing water, glucose, pigments, and waste?

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The Large Central Vacuole provides storage for various substances in the cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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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 the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells regarding cell walls?

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Plant cells have a rigid cell wall for structure, while animal cells do not have a cell wall.

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What is the nucleus's role in a cell?

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The nucleus acts as the control center of the cell, housing DNA and regulating gene expression.