Cell parts and Functions

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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I am the outermost layer of an animal cell. What am I?

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Cell membrane.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which organelle is responsible for breaking down and recycling cellular waste?

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Lysosome.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the jelly-like substance that flows inside the cell?

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Cytoplasm.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Stores genetic information and controls cell activities.

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Synthesize proteins.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Synthesizes proteins and lipids; transports materials within the cell.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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Digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7