Cell Unit Pre-test

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What are organelles?

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Tiny structures within cells that carry out specific functions.

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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It supports and protects the plant cell.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of DNA from parents to offspring.

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What do chloroplasts do in plant cells?

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They capture energy from the sun to produce food through photosynthesis.

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What is the mitochondria known as?

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The powerhouse of the cell that converts food into energy.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It acts as the control center, housing the cell's DNA.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A protective layer that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What are ribosomes?

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Cell structures that synthesize proteins.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within the cell that holds organelles.

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What are vacuoles?

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Storage structures in cells that hold various substances.