Plant and Animal Cells Assessment

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What is a Nucleus?

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The control center of the cell that regulates cell activities and contains genetic material.

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What are Eukaryotic cells?

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Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; includes plant and animal cells.

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What is a Mitochondrion?

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Known as the 'Power House' of the cell, it converts sugar into energy.

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What is a Ribosome?

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The site of protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is a Chloroplast?

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An organelle found in plant cells that is the site of photosynthesis.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy (sugar) using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the function of the Cell Membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is Cytoplasm?

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

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What is a Cell Wall?

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A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides structure and support.

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What is the function of the Vacuole?

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A storage organelle that holds various substances, such as nutrients and waste products.