Organelle Review

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What is the barrier that protects the cell and regulates what substances enter and leave the cell?

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Cell Membrane

Front

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

Back

It is a network of passageways that carry materials from one part of the cell to another.

Front

What are lysosomes responsible for in a cell?

Back

They contain chemicals that break down certain materials and aid in waste removal.

Front

What do Golgi Bodies do in a cell?

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They receive proteins and other materials from the E.R., package them, and transport them to other parts of the cell.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts?

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They are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It acts as the control center, housing the cell's DNA and coordinating activities.

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What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

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They store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

Front

What is the cell wall and where is it found?

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It is a rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides support and protection.

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What are ribosomes and what is their function?

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They are small organelles that synthesize proteins.