Cell organelles:Structure and Function

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the cellular organelles where amino acids link together by peptide bonds to form proteins.

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What organelle modifies and packages materials produced by ribosomes?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and other materials for secretion.

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What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store food, water, wastes, and other materials.

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Why can plant cells make their own food?

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Plant cells can make their own food due to the presence of chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains the cell's DNA.

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What is the structure of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria have a double membrane structure, with an inner membrane folded into cristae, where ATP production occurs.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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