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Which structure is responsible for controlling what enters and exits both animal and plant cells?
Which structure is responsible for controlling what enters and exits both animal and plant cells?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in both animal and plant cells?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in both animal and plant cells?
Which part of the plant cell is specifically involved in photosynthesis?
Which part of the plant cell is specifically involved in photosynthesis?
Which component of the plant cell provides structural support and protection but is absent in animal cells?
Which component of the plant cell provides structural support and protection but is absent in animal cells?
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What is the primary role of mitochondria in both plant and animal cells?
What is the primary role of mitochondria in both plant and animal cells?
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Study Notes
Animal Cells
- Cell membrane: Acts as a barrier, regulating what enters and exits the cell, allowing only certain substances to pass through.
- Cytoplasm: A gel-like substance that fills the cell, providing a medium for chemical reactions to take place.
- Nucleus: The control center of the cell, containing DNA, which carries the genetic instructions for the cell's functions and development.
- Ribosomes: Tiny organelles responsible for protein synthesis, translating the genetic code from DNA into proteins.
- Mitochondria: Powerhouses of the cell, where energy is released from food through aerobic respiration.
Plant Cells
- Cell membrane: Similar to animal cells, controlling what substances can enter and leave the cell.
- Cytoplasm: Like animal cells, it provides a medium for chemical reactions.
- Nucleus: Similar to animal cells, it contains DNA and controls the cell's activities.
- Ribosomes: Similar to animal cells, responsible for protein synthesis.
- Mitochondria: Similar to animal cells, where energy is released through aerobic respiration.
- Cell wall: A rigid outer layer composed of cellulose, providing structural support and protection for the plant cell.
- Permanent vacuole: A large, fluid-filled sac that stores sap and plays a role in maintaining the cell's turgor pressure, keeping the plant upright.
- Chloroplasts: Organelles containing chlorophyll, the green pigment that captures sunlight for photosynthesis, the process by which plants make their own food.
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Explore the fundamental differences and similarities between animal and plant cells in this quiz. Test your knowledge on cell structures such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, and understand their functions in various biological processes.
