Cell Organelles & Function

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What is the function of a vacuole in plant and animal cells?

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A vacuole stores water, nutrients, and waste products in both plant and animal cells.

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What is the Golgi body responsible for?

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The Golgi body modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site for many metabolic processes.

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What are lysosomes and their function?

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Lysosomes are organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the difference between rough ER and smooth ER?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts capture sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is a vesicle?

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A vesicle is a small membrane-bound sac that transports materials within the cell.