Cell organelles and function

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Ridged outer layer of a plant cell

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Cell wall: A rigid structure that provides support and protection to plant cells.

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Which organelle is the control center of the cell?

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Nucleus: The organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?

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Vacuole: A storage organelle that is larger in plant cells, used for storing nutrients and waste products.

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Which organelle produces food through photosynthesis (ONLY IN PLANT CELLS)?

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Chloroplasts: Organelles that convert light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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TRUE OR FALSE: The Mitochondria produces energy for plant and animal cells.

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TRUE: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes: Organelles that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Cell membrane: A protective barrier that regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm: The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles in place.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Endoplasmic reticulum: An organelle that helps in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER).

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What is the role of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes: Organelles that contain enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.