Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?

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The vacuole stores nutrients, waste products, and helps maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they generate ATP through cellular respiration.

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What does the Golgi apparatus do?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy in plants.

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What is the structure of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into polypeptide chains.

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; it comes in two forms: rough (with ribosomes) and smooth (without ribosomes).

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What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What are lysosomes?

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Lysosomes are organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities by regulating gene expression.