Cell Organelles and Function

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What are the two kinds of cells?

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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

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How do Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes differ?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus, while Prokaryotes do not.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes make proteins for the cell.

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Which organelle is involved in the transportation of materials within the cell?

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Endoplasmic Reticulum.

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What organelle helps with cell digestion?

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Lysosomes.

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What do mitochondria do?

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Mitochondria convert the energy in food molecules to a form the cell can use.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus stores the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of the Golgi complex?

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The Golgi complex modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.