Cell Organelles and Their Functions

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria convert food into energy for the cell.

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Where are proteins synthesized in the cell?

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Proteins are made in the ribosomes.

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What provides structure and helps the cell maintain its shape?

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The cytoskeleton provides structure and helps the cell keep its shape.

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

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The Rough ER is involved in the synthesis of proteins.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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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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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 difference between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis.