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Which two major types of cells are mentioned in the text?
Which two major types of cells are mentioned in the text?
- Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (correct)
- Fungi and protist cells
- Prokaryotic and protist cells
- Animal and plant cells
What distinguishes plant cells from fungi and animal cells?
What distinguishes plant cells from fungi and animal cells?
- Presence of chloroplasts and a large, central vacuole (correct)
- Presence of a cell wall and a nucleus
- Presence of chloroplasts and mitochondria
- Presence of a cell wall and mitochondria
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
- Producing enzymes for cellular respiration
- Storing water and nutrients
- Synthesizing proteins
- Absorbing light energy and converting it into chemical energy through photosynthesis (correct)
Why are protists not included in the discussion of major groups of eukaryotes?
Why are protists not included in the discussion of major groups of eukaryotes?
What is the main purpose of the large, central vacuole in plant cells?
What is the main purpose of the large, central vacuole in plant cells?