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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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Where is genetic material found in a cell?

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Genetic material is found in the nucleus.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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The mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it produces energy.

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What organelle helps clean up the cell?

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The lysosome helps clean up the cell by breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins, as it has ribosomes on its surface.

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What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum responsible for?

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy in plant cells.

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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 do ribosomes do?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the cytoplasm?

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The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.