Organelles Phase 2

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy for the cell.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts use light energy to make food (sugar) for plants.

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What does the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER) do?

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The Rough ER is involved in the synthesis of proteins and has ribosomes on its surface.

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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 purpose of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the function of vesicles?

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Vesicles transport materials within the cell and to the cell membrane for export.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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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 difference between smooth and rough ER?

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Smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification, while Rough ER is involved in protein synthesis.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.