Cell Structure and Function Flashcard

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Controls the cell's activities and contains DNA.

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Which organelle breaks down waste materials and cellular debris?

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Lysosomes.

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Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and shipping off products that come from the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Golgi apparatus.

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What is the difference in vacuole size between plant and animal cells?

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A plant cell has a larger vacuole than an animal cell.

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Which organelle contains enzymes that digest particles and cleans out the cell?

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Lysosomes.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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To transport materials within the cell; rough ER has ribosomes for protein synthesis, while smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis.