Flashcards: Cell Structure/Adaptation

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what substances enter and exit a cell.

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Which organelle is responsible for producing proteins?

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Ribosome

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What is the main role of the mitochondrion in a cell?

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It converts chemical energy into a usable form.

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Which structure is the outermost barrier of a plant cell?

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Cell wall

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To convert sunlight into energy

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What is the function of a vacuole in a cell?

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It stores substances such as water in plants and waste in animal cells.

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Which structure contains the genetic material of an organism?

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Chromosome, found in the nucleus.

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What is a gene?

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A small section of genetic material within a chromosome that codes for specific traits

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What is an adaptation?

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Any inherited characteristic or behavior that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment

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Behavioral adaptation

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Something an organism does, usually when responding to a stimulus, that allows it to survive and reproduce