Cellular Organelles

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What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

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Vacuoles store materials such as water, nutrients, and waste products.

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What is chromatin?

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Chromatin is granular material in the nucleus, consisting of DNA bound to proteins.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis, containing the green pigment chlorophyll.

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What is the nuclear envelope?

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The nuclear envelope surrounds the nucleus and is composed of two membranes.

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum assembles lipid components of the cell membrane, along with proteins and other materials that are exported from the cell.

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are cellular structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of lysosomes?

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

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structural support and protection to plant cells.

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What is the cytoplasm?

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