Unit 3 Vocabulary Prep

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What is a vesicle?

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A small sac-like organelle that transports materials inside a cell.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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An organelle in eukaryotic cells that uses energy stored in glucose to make ATP, which cells can use for energy.

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What is a vacuole?

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A large sac-like organelle that stores and transports materials inside a cell.

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What do lysosomes do?

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They use enzymes to break down molecules so their components can be recycled, acting as waste disposal.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the structures found in all cells that are the site of protein synthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Define cytoplasm.

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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What is the cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides structure and support.

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What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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A type of endoplasmic reticulum that is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis and processing.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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A type of endoplasmic reticulum that is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Organelles in plant cells that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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