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What structures are found in eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
,
mitochondria
,
ribosomes
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Which cell type has a cell wall?
Plant cells
(
eukaryotic
)
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What is the role of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?
They conduct
photosynthesis
in plant cells
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What is the purpose of the cell membrane?
It
regulates
what enters and exits the cell
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How do eukaryotic cells differ from prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a
nucleus
, prokaryotic do not
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What is the cytoplasm's function in a cell?
where chemical reactions occur
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Why are ribosomes important in cells?
They synthesize proteins for cellular functions
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What is the significance of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
It contains the cell's
genetic
material
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
They produce
ATP
through
cellular respiration
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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?
Plant cells have a
cell wall
and
chloroplasts
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What role does the cell wall play in plant cells?
It provides
structure
and
support
to the cell
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How do the structures of eukaryotic cells contribute to their functions?
Organelles
perform specialized tasks for
cell survival
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Where are prokaryotic cells found?
Bacteria
,
archea
What types of cells can organisms be classified into?
Prokaryotes
or
Eukaryotes
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What similarities do plant and animal cells share?
They have similar
structures
and
functions
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How do bacterial cells differ from plant and animal cells in terms of size?
Bacterial cells are
significantly
smaller
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What are the structural characteristics of bacterial cells?
Much smaller than
eukaryotic cells
Simple structure
Lack
membrane-bound organelles
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What is the cell wall made up of?
Cellulose
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
What is the function of the nucleus
Stores the cells
DNA
What is the function of mitochondria
Respiration
What is the function of the cell wall
Keep the
cell
structure
in place
What is the function of the cell membrane
Controls what goes
in and out
of the cell
What is the cytoplasm
The site where
chemical
reactions
happen
What is the process by which cells become specialized?
Cell differentiation
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What is the outcome of cell differentiation?
Cells become
specialized
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How do specialized cells differ from general cells?
Specialized cells perform
specific
functions
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What is the significance of specialized cells in organisms?
They enable complex
functions
and processes
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Why is it important to know about specialized cells?
It helps understand
organism functions
and development
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How can knowledge of specialized cells be applied in medicine?
It aids in developing
targeted therapies
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What role do specialized cells play in tissue formation?
They contribute to the
structure
and function of tissues
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What is a key characteristic of specialized cells?
They have unique
structures
for specific functions
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How does cell differentiation impact development?
It allows for the formation of
diverse
cell types
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In what way can specialized cells be utilized in biotechnology?
They can be
engineered
for specific purposes
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What is the relationship between cell differentiation and organism complexity?
Higher complexity requires more
specialized
cells
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What is the term for cells that have not yet specialized?
Stem
cells
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What is the importance of stem cells in differentiation?
They can develop into various
specialized
cells
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How can stem cells be used in regenerative medicine?
They can replace
damaged tissues
and organs
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What factors influence the differentiation of stem cells?
Environmental signals and
genetic
factors
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How do specialized cells contribute to homeostasis?
They perform specific
functions
to maintain balance
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