Cell Organelles and Function

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that enable plant cells to perform photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy and producing food.

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What organelle is known as the 'trash collector' of the cell?

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Lysosome; it breaks down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What type of cells do not have a cell wall and are only surrounded by a cell membrane?

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Animal Cells.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell and is found in all cell types.

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What is the primary difference between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

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Mitochondria break down energy from food, while chloroplasts produce energy from sunlight.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

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