Plant and Animal Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane surrounds the cell and controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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What is the role of a vacuole in a cell?

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A vacuole stores food, water, waste products, or other materials until the waste is removed.

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What is cytoplasm and what does it do?

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Cytoplasm is a gel-like fluid that carries nutrients, proteins, and organelles around the cell.

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What is the nucleus and its primary function?

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The nucleus directs the cell's activities and contains the cell’s DNA.

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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The Golgi body packages and distributes materials from the Endoplasmic Reticulum.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells regarding vacuoles?

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Plant cells typically have a large central vacuole for storage and maintaining turgor pressure, while animal cells have smaller vacuoles.

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What is the role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids; it can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes).

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How do ribosomes contribute to cell function?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into proteins.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.