Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the Cell Membrane?

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The Cell Membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the role of the Cell Wall?

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The Cell Wall provides structure and protection to plant cells; it is not found in animal cells.

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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 for many cellular processes.

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What is the function of Ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What do Chloroplasts do?

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Chloroplasts capture sunlight energy to produce food (glucose) through photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth ER)?

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The Smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes; it does not have ribosomes attached.

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What is the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER)?

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The Rough ER is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis and processing.

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What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus?

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

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What is the role 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 the function of Lysosomes?

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