Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a transportation network for the cell, moving materials around and acting as an assembly line for proteins.

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What is a Vacuole?

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A Vacuole is an organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of Lysosomes?

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

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What are Chloroplasts?

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

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What is the function of the Nucleus?

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The Nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing the cell's genetic material (DNA) and regulating gene expression.

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What is the Cell Wall?

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The Cell Wall is a rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides structure and protection.

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What is the difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while Eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of Ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell, translating messenger RNA into proteins.

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What is the role of the Plasma Membrane?

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The Plasma Membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.