Parts of a Cell (A)

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What is the big boss of the cell that controls all of its activities?

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Nucleus: The organelle that contains all of your DNA and RNA (genetic material) and regulates cell activities.

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What part of a plant cell uses light energy to make sugars in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast: The organelle responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the jelly-like fluid filling of a cell?

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Cytoplasm: The substance that fills the cell and holds the organelles in place.

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What is found in plant and animal cells, with many in animal cells and one large one in plant cells?

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Vacuole: A storage organelle that holds various substances, including nutrients and waste.

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What is the ultimate packaging center of the cell, like a post office?

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Golgi Apparatus: The organelle that packages, sorts, and transports proteins and lipids.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes: Organelles that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria: The powerhouse of the cell that produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Cell Membrane: A protective barrier that regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

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Cell Wall: A rigid outer layer that provides structure and support to plant cells.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

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Endoplasmic Reticulum: An organelle that synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER) and transports them.

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