What are the functions of various cell structures and in which type of cells (eukaryotic, prokaryotic, animal, plant) are they found?
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The image contains questions regarding the functions of various cell structures, asking to identify the type of cell in which they are found, namely eukaryotic or prokaryotic, and whether they pertain to animal or plant cells. This is focused on distinguishing characteristics of cell biology.
Answer
Various cell structures perform essential functions in different cell types, such as cell membranes in all cells, cell walls in plants and prokaryotes, nuclei in eukaryotes, and chloroplasts in plant cells.
The cell structures and their respective functions and cell types are: 1. Cell Membrane - Protects and controls entry/exit (All). 2. Cell Wall - Protection and structure (Plant, Prokaryotic). 3. Nucleus - Command center (Eukaryotic). 4. Chloroplast - Photosynthesis site (Plant). 5. Mitochondria - Energy production (Eukaryotic). 6. Vesicles - Transport (Eukaryotic). 7. Central Vacuole - Water storage (Plant). 8. Ribosomes - Protein synthesis (All). 9. Plasmid - DNA transport (Prokaryotic).
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The cell structures and their respective functions and cell types are: 1. Cell Membrane - Protects and controls entry/exit (All). 2. Cell Wall - Protection and structure (Plant, Prokaryotic). 3. Nucleus - Command center (Eukaryotic). 4. Chloroplast - Photosynthesis site (Plant). 5. Mitochondria - Energy production (Eukaryotic). 6. Vesicles - Transport (Eukaryotic). 7. Central Vacuole - Water storage (Plant). 8. Ribosomes - Protein synthesis (All). 9. Plasmid - DNA transport (Prokaryotic).
More Information
Eukaryotic cells contain organelles like mitochondria and nuclei that aren't found in prokaryotic cells, while chloroplasts are only in plants for photosynthesis.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell features; remember, prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles.
Sources
- Cellular organelles and structure (article) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (video) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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