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What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells are complex and have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells are simpler and do not have a nucleus.
What role does the ribosome play in a cell?
What role does the ribosome play in a cell?
Ribosomes are involved in synthesizing proteins by translating genetic material.
Explain the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell.
Explain the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell.
Mitochondria are responsible for respiration, transferring energy that the cell needs to function.
What is the purpose of the rigid cell wall in plant cells?
What is the purpose of the rigid cell wall in plant cells?
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Describe the function of chloroplasts in plant cells.
Describe the function of chloroplasts in plant cells.
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How do bacterial cells differ in structure from plant and animal cells?
How do bacterial cells differ in structure from plant and animal cells?
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What is the function of plasmid DNA in bacterial cells?
What is the function of plasmid DNA in bacterial cells?
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What does the large vacuole do in plant cells?
What does the large vacuole do in plant cells?
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