Cell Theory and Cell Organelle Practice

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Golgi Bodies

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Modifies, sorts, and ships proteins.

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Cell Membrane

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Maintains homeostasis by controlling what enters and leaves the cell.

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What theory were Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schleiden responsible for?

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The Cell Theory.

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Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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Cell Wall

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Provides shape, structure, and protection for the cell.

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What is the function of Ribosomes?

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Site of protein synthesis.

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What is the role of the Nucleus in a cell?

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Stores genetic information (DNA) and controls cell activities.

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What is the function of Mitochondria?

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Site of cellular respiration, producing energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the function of Chloroplasts?

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Site of photosynthesis; uses the sun's energy to produce food.

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

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Synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), and transports materials within the cell.