Exploring Cell Organelle Functions

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Objective

I can identify the main functions of key cell organelles.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    All cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA.

  2. 2

    Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

  3. 3

    The nucleus contains DNA, which condenses into chromosomes when the cell is ready to divide.

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Practice

9 questions

1

What are the three main components that all cells, both eukaryotic and prokaryotic, have in common?

2

Which type of cell is more complex and contains membrane-enclosed organelles?

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Exit ticket

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What are the main functions of the following cell organelles? 1. Nucleus 2. Ribosomes 3. Mitochondria 4. Chloroplast (if present)

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