Anatomy of a Cell

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What produces energy in plant and animal cells?

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Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for producing energy in both plant and animal cells.

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What part of a cell controls what enters and exits?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What organelle helps with photosynthesis in a cell?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles that facilitate photosynthesis in plant cells.

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How are mitochondria and chloroplasts similar?

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Both mitochondria and chloroplasts provide energy to the cell.

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What allows plants to stand up and gives plant cells their shape?

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The cell wall provides structure and support to plant cells.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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What is cytoplasm?

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

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

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The cell wall provides rigidity, protection, and support to plant cells.

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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.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy, using chloroplasts.