Cell Organelles

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for making proteins for the cell.

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What is the central vacuole?

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The central vacuole is a large organelle in plant cells that stores water and helps maintain turgor pressure.

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What do vacuoles do in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store water and other substances; they are very large in plant cells.

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What type of cells have rectangular shapes and green color?

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These are plant cells.

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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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Lysosomes remove waste from the cell using digestive enzymes.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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

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What are chloroplasts?

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

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animal cells do not.