organelle functions

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What is the function of a vacuole?

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Stores water and nutrients, provides pressure to the cell, breaks down waste.

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What provides structural support and framework in a cell?

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Cytoskeleton.

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What carries genes and controls the activities of the cell?

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Nucleus.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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Gets packages of proteins from the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) and moves them through a series of stacked compartments; adds tags to proteins based on where they need to go.

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What captures energy from the sun and converts it into energy used in the cell?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the primary function of the cell wall?

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Provides protection and structural support to the cell.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Synthesizes proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell; provides protection and support.

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What is the role of lysosomes?

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Contains enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.