Plant and Animal Cells

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What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

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The vacuole stores water and other substances, helping to maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What does the nucleus contain?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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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?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.