Cells and Cell Parts

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What is a vacuole?

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A sac-like organelle that stores water, food, and other matter in a cell.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes contain chemicals that break down large food particles into smaller ones that can be used by the rest of the cell.

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Which organelle is only found in plant cells?

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Chloroplast.

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What does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum do?

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It produces hormones and lipid molecules for cells.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The thick fluid region of a cell located inside the cell membrane or between the cell membrane and nucleus.

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What is the role of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What are ribosomes responsible for?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls its activities.

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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 packaging of proteins.