Cell organelles:Structure and Function

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the cellular organelles where amino acids link together by peptide bonds to form proteins.

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria produce the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions.

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Why can plant cells make their own food?

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Plant cells can make their own food due to the presence of chloroplasts, which carry out photosynthesis.

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What is the role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) in a cell?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) transports proteins throughout the cell.

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What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

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Vacuoles store food, water, wastes, and other materials.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.

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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 lysosomes?

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

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What is the structure of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.