Cell Organelles

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Which organelle uses energy from sunlight to make sugar?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles that use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) through photosynthesis.

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What is the outermost layer of an animal cell?

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The cell membrane is the outermost layer of an animal cell, providing protection and regulating what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus is responsible for packaging and shipping proteins and lipids to their destinations inside or outside the cell.

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What organelle acts as the trash collector or recycler in a cell?

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Lysosomes are known as the trash collectors or recyclers of the cell, breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What organelle is only found in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are only found in plant cells and are essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing the cell's genetic material (DNA) and regulating gene expression.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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

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

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER) and is also important for transporting materials within the cell.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles are storage organelles in plant cells, holding water, nutrients, and waste products.