Animal and Plant Cell Organelles

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts convert energy from the sun into sugar through the process of photosynthesis.

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What does the vacuole do in a cell?

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The vacuole stores food, water, and wastes.

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Which organelle is responsible for cell division in animal cells?

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Centrioles help the cell to divide and are only found in animal cells.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls all cell activity and contains the cell's DNA.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes remove and digest wastes in the cell.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane allows select materials to pass in and out of the cell.

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What do mitochondria do?

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Mitochondria produce energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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The Golgi body modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

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What is the purpose of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum creates lipids and hormones.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells regarding cell walls?

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Plant cells have a rigid cell wall, while animal cells do not.