Cell Organelle Vocabulary

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls all cell activities and contains the cell's genetic material.

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What role does the cell membrane play in a cell?

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The cell membrane surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and exits, acting like a fence.

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What is the cell wall and where is it found?

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The cell wall is a rigid structure found only in plant cells that provides support and protection.

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What is the nucleolus and its function?

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The nucleolus is a mini control center within the nucleus that is responsible for making ribosomes.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is cytoplasm?

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

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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 golgi complex and its function?

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The golgi complex modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.