Cell Structure and Function

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surrounds the cell; regulates what enters/leaves cell; maintains homeostasis

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cell membrane

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control the cell's activities; contains the cell's DNA

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nucleus

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breaks down glucose to release energy for the cell

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mitochondria

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What is the cell organelle that stores water, food and waste called?

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The vacuole

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, Eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus.

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The main function of chloroplasts is:

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To produce food for the cell using the sun's energy.

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The cytoplasm

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the gel-like fluid that holds other organelles in place.

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Which statement is NOT part of the Cell Theory? Options: Only animals are made of cells., Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things., All living things are made of cells., New cells come from existing cells.

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Only animals are made of cells.

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Identify which of these statements is false? Only plant cells have a cell wall. Only animal cells have mitochondria. Animal cells do NOT contain chloroplasts. Plant cells have a large central vacuole.

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Only animal cells have mitochondria.

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Ribosomes are the cell organelle that

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Produce proteins for the cell.