Cell Organelles and Theory

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Where in the cell are proteins made?

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Ribosome

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What does the chloroplast do in cells?

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Uses sunlight for photosynthesis

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If an organism had the following organelles: mitochondria, chloroplast, ribosome, nucleus, cell wall, and cell membrane, what type of organism is the cell found in?

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Only plants

Front

Robert Hooke named the small compartments that made up the cork __________after the rooms monks lived in.

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cells

Front

Cells are often called "the ____ of life."

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building blocks

Front

What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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Controls cell activities and contains genetic material (DNA).

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.