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What is the function of the mitochondria?
What is the function of the mitochondria?
What is the function of the ribosomes?
What is the function of the ribosomes?
What is the difference between plant and animal cells?
What is the difference between plant and animal cells?
What is the cell membrane?
What is the cell membrane?
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Which of the following is NOT a major organelle of a cell?
Which of the following is NOT a major organelle of a cell?
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What is the function of mitochondria?
What is the function of mitochondria?
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Which type of cell has an extra layer called a cell wall?
Which type of cell has an extra layer called a cell wall?
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What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of ribosomes?
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
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Which organelle is only found in plant cells?
Which organelle is only found in plant cells?
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What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Cells
- All living things on earth are made of microscopic parts called cells, which are the basic structures of plants and animals.
- Cells can be made of just one or many parts, and they are sometimes called the 'building blocks of life.'
- There are many different types of cells, but for now, we will focus on plant cells and animal cells.
- Both plant and animal cells are surrounded by a cell membrane that protects the cell and controls what goes in and out.
- Plant cells also have an extra layer called a cell wall that provides support for plants to grow and keep their shape.
- Inside the cell membrane, cells have organelles, which are like tiny organs that each do specific jobs inside the cell.
- The major organelles of a cell include the nucleus, vacuole, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, and chloroplast (only in plant cells).
- The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains the DNA or genetic material that determines everything about the cell.
- Vacuoles are storage tanks that the cell uses to hold water or other materials.
- Mitochondria are important because they turn food into energy that the rest of the cell can use through cellular respiration.
- Ribosomes make proteins that the cell needs to build new structures, repair damage, and direct chemical reactions.
- The endoplasmic reticulum is a transportation network that takes molecules where they need to go, and the Golgi apparatus packages and sends things where they need to go.
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"Test Your Knowledge on Cells: From Organelles to Functions" - Take this quiz to discover how much you know about the fascinating world of cells! From the different types of cells to their organelles and functions, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the fundamental building blocks of life. Whether you're a student or simply curious about biology, this quiz is a great way to test your knowledge and learn some new facts about cells and their inner workings. Get ready to explore the amazing world of
