Cell Organelles

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Which organelle is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells?

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Chloroplast: An organelle responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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Which organelle puts the finishing touches on proteins and ships them around the cell or out of the cell?

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Golgi Apparatus: A cell organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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Which organelle is like the trash processing center for the cell?

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Lysosome: An organelle that contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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Which organic compound is the primary component of a cell membrane?

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Lipid: A group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, forming the structural basis of cell membranes.

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Which process happens in the mitochondria?

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Cellular respiration: A metabolic process that converts food into energy (ATP) in the presence of oxygen.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes: Organelles that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptide chains.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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Nucleus: The organelle that houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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Endoplasmic Reticulum: A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes).

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What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles: Storage organelles that hold various substances, including nutrients, waste products, and water.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells: Simple, unicellular organisms without a nucleus (e.g., bacteria); Eukaryotic cells: Complex cells with a nucleus and organelles (e.g., plant and animal cells).