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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells because energy required for various chemical activities needed for life is released by mitochondria in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) molecules.
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  2. Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit of life

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  3. How do substances like CO2 and water move in and out of the cell? Disc...

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  5. Difference between the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in having

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  7. If the organisation of a cell is destroyed due to some physical or che...

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  8. Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?

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  9. Where are proteins synthesised inside the cell?

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  10. Make a comparison and write down ways in which plant cells are differe...

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  11. How is a prokaryotic cell different from a eukaryotic cell?

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  12. What would happen if the plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down?

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  13. What would happen to the life of a cell if there was no Golgi apparatu...

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  14. Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?

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  15. Where do the lipids and proteins constituting the cell membrane get sy...

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  16. How does an Amoeba obtain its food?

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  17. What is osmosis?

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