Parts of a Cell Flashcard

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What are chloroplasts?

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Organelles that contain green chlorophyll and are responsible for making food for plants through photosynthesis.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are protein builders located on the rough endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.) and are essential for synthesizing proteins.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like fluid inside of the cell that holds the organelles in place.

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Who was Robert Hooke?

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A scientist who looked through a microscope at cork and was the first to describe cells, coining the term 'cell'.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A protective layer that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits the cell.

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What are lysosomes?

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Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the function of vacuoles?

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Vacuoles are storage organelles that hold various substances, such as nutrients and waste products.

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What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.)?

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A type of endoplasmic reticulum that is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis.

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What is the nucleus?

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The control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and regulates cell activities.

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