Cell Structure and Function

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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To package and ship cellular materials.

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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Site of photosynthesis.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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To control the activities within the cell.

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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To store water and nutrients.

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An organism made of only one cell is called . . .

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Unicellular.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control the materials that pass into and out of the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Site of ATP (energy) production.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.