Vocab science Feb 14 Flashcards

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What is a cell wall?

A

A strong, protective structure that surrounds a plant cell

Cell walls provide support, strength, and protection for plants and help plants hold their shape.

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What is the function of a chloroplast?

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Acts like a ‘kitchen,’ using sunlight to make food for the plant through photosynthesis

Chloroplasts are tiny parts inside a plant cell.

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What is the Golgi apparatus?

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A cell organelle that receives, modifies, and packages proteins and lipids for use inside and outside the cell

Also known as the Golgi body or Golgi complex.

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What are ribosomes?

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Tiny organelles in cells that produce proteins

Ribosomes are made of RNA and proteins and can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Break down materials, remove waste, and help cells function smoothly

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What are vacuoles?

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Storage areas for cells that store water, food, waste, and other things

Animal cells have many small vacuoles, while plant cells have large vacuoles that store water.

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Fill in the blank: The Golgi apparatus is also known as the _______.

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Golgi body or Golgi complex

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True or False: Ribosomes are found in almost every cell type.

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True

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What do lysosomes help with in cells?

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They help break down materials and remove waste

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Fill in the blank: A chloroplast uses _______ to make food for the plant.

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sunlight

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What do vacuoles store?

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Water, food, waste, and other things

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