Cell functions

Unicellular means...

• One-celled organisms.

• Organisms with multiple cells.

• Organisms that can live in extreme conditions.

• Organisms that reproduce sexually.

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What is the function of vacuoles?

• Storage structures within the cell.

• Energy production in the cell.

• Protein synthesis site in the cell.

• Cell division facilitator.

What is mitochondria?

• Organelles that supply energy for the cell.

• Structures that store genetic information.

• Components that synthesize proteins.

• Cells that protect against infections.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

• Controls what materials move in and out of the cell.

• Provides structural support to the cell.

• Stores genetic information.

• Produces energy for the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

• The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended.

• The outer membrane of the cell that protects it from the environment.

• The part of the cell responsible for energy production through respiration.

• The genetic material found within the nucleus of the cell.

What is a cell?

• The smallest unit of living matter.

• A type of organelle found in cells.

• A group of tissues working together.

• A structure that provides energy to the cell.

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An organism is...

• Any living thing that can carry out its life on its own.

• A type of cell that cannot reproduce.

• A non-living entity that interacts with living things.

• A collection of tissues that perform a specific function.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

• Organelles that synthesize proteins.

• Organelles that store genetic information.

• Organelles that produce energy for the cell.

• Organelles that transport materials within the cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

• Prokaryotic cells can perform photosynthesis, while eukaryotic cells cannot.

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What are organelles?

• Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

• Random particles floating in the cytoplasm.

• The outer membrane of a cell that protects it from the environment.

• The genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell.

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