Cells Review

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of a vacuole in a cell?

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A vacuole is a membrane-bound space used for storage, particularly large in plant cells to hold water.

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What does the Cell Theory state about organisms?

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All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

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Where are proteins synthesized in the cell?

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Proteins are made in the ribosomes.

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Who was the first biologist to discover single-celled organisms, known as animalcules?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins.

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What is the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

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What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is a cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that regulates what enters and exits the cell.