Cell Organelles

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Organelles that are enclosed by membranes, found only in eukaryotic cells, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are organelles that convert food into energy through cellular respiration, providing ATP for the cell's activities.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll to capture sunlight.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a double layer of phospholipids that acts as a barrier, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the fluid inside a cell that contains organelles and is the site for many cellular processes.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are small structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid sequences.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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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 Golgi apparatus?

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