Transport/Organelle Review

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and materials produced by ribosomes for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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Where do amino acids link together to form proteins?

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Amino acids link together by peptide bonds in the ribosomes.

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What is exocytosis?

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Exocytosis is the process by which a cell forms a vesicle around unwanted particles and expels it out of the cell.

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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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Why can plant cells make their own food while animal cells cannot?

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Plant cells can make their own food because they contain chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the cellular organelles where protein synthesis occurs.

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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 ATP through cellular respiration.

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Define endocytosis.

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Endocytosis is the process by which cells take in substances by engulfing them in a vesicle.

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What is the difference between pinocytosis and phagocytosis?

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Pinocytosis is the process of taking in liquid, while phagocytosis is the process of engulfing large particles or cells.

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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.