Cell Organelle Review

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What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

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Lysosomes digest waste and clean the cell, acting as the garbage man of cells.

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Where are ribosomes made in a cell?

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Ribosomes are made in the nucleolus.

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What type of cell is characterized by the presence of a cell wall?

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Plant cell.

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What is the role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.) in a cell?

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The E.R. forms a maze of passageways that transport proteins and other materials within the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills all cells.

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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What is the Golgi apparatus responsible for?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.