Cell Structure and Function Basics

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What is the jellylike fluid that helps give the cell its shape?

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Cytoplasm is the jellylike fluid inside the cell that helps maintain its shape and supports the organelles.

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What are the 'roadways' of the cell, they move materials?

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membranes that transports materials within the cell.

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the organelles that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What protects the cell?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What works hard to package and move proteins to outside of the cell?

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Golgi bodies (or Golgi apparatus) modify, sort, and package proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy in the form of ATP.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing DNA and regulating gene expression.

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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, maintaining their shape.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.