Cell Parts Review

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to the cell, maintaining its shape and preventing excessive water intake.

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What organelle is responsible for producing ATP from food energy?

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The mitochondria are responsible for converting food energy into cellular energy (ATP).

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What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER)?

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The rough ER is involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins, as it is studded with ribosomes.

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What is the primary function of a vacuole?

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Vacuoles are responsible for storing nutrients, waste products, and maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What does the Golgi apparatus do?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for delivery to their final destinations.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities by regulating gene expression.

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

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The smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium ion storage.

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What is the cell membrane's primary function?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing a barrier and maintaining homeostasis.

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What are ribosomes responsible for?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into polypeptide chains.