Cell Organelles

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What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

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Vacuoles are storage spaces for water, wastes, food, and other cellular materials.

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What do Golgi bodies do in a cell?

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Golgi bodies package and transmit cellular materials throughout the cell.

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What is the role of the Golgi Apparatus?

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The Golgi Apparatus receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell.

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.

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What gives the rough Endoplasmic Reticulum its rough appearance?

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The rough E.R. has ribosomes attached to it, making it look rough.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structural support and protection to plant cells.