Plant Cells & Cell Membrane

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What is the cytoplasm?

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The fluid inside the cell that holds organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control what substances get in and out of the cell.

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What is the nucleus?

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The part of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and controls cell activities.

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What is the cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides support and protection.

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What happens to plant cells when water flows out?

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The cells may become shriveled or plasmolyzed due to loss of turgor pressure.

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What is turgor pressure?

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The pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall, helping maintain the cell's shape.

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What are chromosomes?

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Structures within the nucleus made of DNA that carry genetic information.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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What is a semipermeable membrane?

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A membrane that allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

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What is the role of organelles in a cell?

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