Cells and Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the Golgi body in a cell?

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The Golgi body packages proteins into a usable form that the cell can use.

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What unique structures do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane holds the cell together and regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What are ribosomes known as in a cell?

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Ribosomes are known as the 'protein-makers' of a cell.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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

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The Rough ER is involved in the synthesis and packaging of proteins.

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

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The Smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the purpose of lysosomes in a cell?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.