Organelle Functions

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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To store water and other nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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To act as a jelly-like material to hold organelles in place.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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In which type of cell would you find a large vacuole that stores water, food, and other minerals?

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Plant Cell.

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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To produce food in a plant cell through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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To produce energy for the cell.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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To store genetic material (DNA) and control cell activities.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

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To transport materials within the cell and produce proteins and lipids.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2