Cell 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 through cellular respiration.

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What organelle allows the cell to obtain items from outside the cell?

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The Cell Membrane allows the cell to obtain items from outside by controlling what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The primary function of the Golgi apparatus is protein modification and packaging for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is one part of the cell theory?

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One part of the cell theory states that all cells come from existing cells.

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What organelle is considered the 'gatekeeper' for plant and animal cells?

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The Cell Membrane is considered the 'gatekeeper' because it regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), as well as transporting materials within the cell.

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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 role of the cell wall in plant cells?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells, maintaining their shape.