Cell Organelles

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What instrument greatly contributed to cell theory?

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Microscope

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Which organelle is the location of DNA (genetic material)?

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Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which organelle produces proteins?

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Ribosomes

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What is a characteristic of living things?

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They respond to their environments.

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What is a reason people think viruses are not living things?

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They must have host cells to reproduce.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria produce energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes digest waste materials and cellular debris.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins and lipids.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of vacuoles?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2