Cell Organelle Function

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What is the function of a vacuole in a cell?

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The vacuole is responsible for storing materials such as water, nutrients, and waste products.

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What structure in a cell is responsible for constructing ribosomes?

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The nucleolus is the structure that constructs ribosomes.

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How do mitochondria contribute to cellular energy production?

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Mitochondria produce ATP energy by breaking down glucose through cellular respiration.

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What role do microtubules play in a cell?

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Microtubules provide passageways for moving vesicles and organelles within the cell.

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What is the primary function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes digest non-usable cell structures and foreign substances.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), as well as transporting materials within the cell.

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What is the purpose of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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How do chloroplasts contribute to plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating messenger RNA.