Animal Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the Nucleus in an animal cell?

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The Nucleus contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

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What is the role of Mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell because they break down food and convert it into energy.

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What is Cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the fluid inside the cell that surrounds and supports the organelles.

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What is the Cell Membrane?

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The Cell Membrane is the 'gatekeeper' of the cell, controlling what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the difference between Cell Membrane and Cell Wall?

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The Cell Membrane is flexible and found in all cells, while the Cell Wall is a rigid structure found only in plant cells.

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What are Ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are organelles that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER) and transports materials within the cell.

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What is the Golgi Complex?

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

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What is the role of Lysosomes?

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

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What is the function of the Nucleolus?

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The Nucleolus is responsible for producing ribosomes within the nucleus.