Cells and Cell Organelles

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What are organelles?

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Small structures found within the cytoplasm of the cell that each have a specific function.

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What is the plasma membrane?

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An important structure in human cells that separates the internal environment from the external environment.

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What is an organ system?

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A group of organs working together to perform a specific function.

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What do ribosomes do?

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They assemble amino acids into polypeptides.

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What are organs?

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Groups of different tissues that combine to form a single structure.

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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

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It provides structural support and shape to the cell.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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They are the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum?

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A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; it comes in two forms: rough and smooth.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.