Eukaryotic Cells

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What is the function of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?

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Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is endosymbiosis?

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Endosymbiosis is a theory that explains the origin of eukaryotic cells, suggesting that they evolved from symbiotic relationships between different species of prokaryotes.

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What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondrion.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts.

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What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory?

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Evidence includes similarities in ribosomes of mitochondria and chloroplasts to bacterial ribosomes, their double membranes, and their size being similar to bacteria.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

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The endoplasmic reticulum transports proteins and other biological molecules within the cell.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP, the energy currency of the cell, through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the significance of the double membrane in mitochondria and chloroplasts?

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The double membrane is evidence of their evolutionary origin and allows for compartmentalization of functions within the organelles.

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What is the function of ribosomes in eukaryotic cells?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating messenger RNA.