Cell - Plant and Animal Cells

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

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The cell wall provides structure, support, and protection to the plant cell.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm.

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What organelle is responsible for controlling the activities of the cell?

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Nucleus.

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What are chloroplasts and what is their function?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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What is the outer layer of an animal cell called?

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Cell membrane.

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What is the function of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through respiration.

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What is the difference between smaller vacuoles in animal cells and larger vacuoles in plant cells?

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Animal cells have many small vacuoles, while plant cells typically have one large central vacuole.

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What is the function 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.

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