Organelle Functions

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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Acts as a storage for substances such as nutrients, waste products, and other materials.

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What is the term for the specific job that a cell performs?

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Function.

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What is the role of the nuclear membrane?

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Protects the nucleus and regulates the passage of materials in and out of the nucleus.

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What organelles are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Large vacuole, cell wall, chloroplast.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Conducts photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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

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Synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), and transports materials within the cell.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.