Looking Inside the Cell

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What are cell walls made of?

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Cell walls are made of cellulose.

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What carries proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another?

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The endoplasmic reticulum carries proteins and other materials.

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Why are ribosomes compared to factories?

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Ribosomes are compared to factories because they produce proteins like factories produce materials.

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Where is the cell membrane found in cells that have cell walls?

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The cell membrane is found directly inside the cell wall.

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What is the gel-like fluid in which many different organelles are found?

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The gel-like fluid is called cytoplasm.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria produce energy for the cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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What are chloroplasts responsible for?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the function of the Golgi bodies?

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Golgi bodies modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

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What is the purpose of vacuoles in a cell?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.