Cell Organelles

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use.

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What is the jellylike substance that contains many organelles?

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Cytoplasm is the jellylike substance within the cell.

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Where are cell membranes found?

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Cell membranes are found in both plant and animal cells.

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What are the small organelles that make proteins?

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Ribosomes function as factories that make proteins.

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What organelle is known as the protein packaging and shipping machine?

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Golgi apparatus packages and ships proteins.

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant 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.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.)?

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The E.R. is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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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 function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.