8.3-Cell Organelles 24-25

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What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

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The vacuole stores food, water, wastes, and other materials. It is much larger in plant cells compared to animal cells.

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

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The ER has passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another.

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is the control center of the cell that contains DNA?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains the cell's DNA.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is the cell membrane's role?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What are ribosomes and their function?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell, translating messenger RNA into proteins.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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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.