Cell Organelles and Functions

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What are Eukaryotes?

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Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and organelles, such as plants, animals, and fungi.

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What is the basic unit of an organism?

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Cell.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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They are responsible for destroying worn out cell parts.

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Which organelle is used to store water in plant cells?

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Vacuole.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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It synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER) and transports them within the cell.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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They are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.