Organelle Function

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What is the function of a vacuole in a plant cell?

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The vacuole serves as a temporary storage for substances such as glucose, water, and waste products.

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What organelle is known as the 'clean up crew' of the cell?

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The lysosome breaks down waste products and cellular debris.

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What provides structural support to plant cells?

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

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What is the role 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 is the primary function of mitochondria?

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

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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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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What is the difference between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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The rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while the smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into polypeptide chains.