Animal and Plant Cell Organelles

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts convert energy from the sun into sugar through the process of photosynthesis.

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What role does the Golgi Body play in a cell?

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The Golgi Body receives proteins from the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum, processes them, and sorts them for delivery to their destinations.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls all cell activity and contains the cell's DNA.

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Which organelle is responsible for cell division in animal cells?

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Centrioles help the cell to divide and are only found in animal cells.

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What is the purpose of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane allows select materials to pass in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER)?

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The Rough ER is involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins, as it is studded with ribosomes.

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What do lysosomes do 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 role of the vacuole in plant cells?

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

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How do mitochondria contribute to cellular function?

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Mitochondria produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.