Cell Organelles

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What is the outermost layer of an animal cell?

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Cell membrane: It protects the cell and controls what enters and leaves.

Front

Which organelle uses energy from sunlight to make sugar?

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Chloroplasts: They contain chlorophyll and are essential for photosynthesis.

Front

What gives the cell a rigid, box-like shape in plants?

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Cell wall: It provides structure and support to plant cells.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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It packages and ships proteins and other molecules within the cell.

Front

What is the jellylike substance that contains many organelles in a cell?

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Cytoplasm: It is the fluid that fills the cell and holds organelles.

Front

What is the powerhouse of the cell that produces energy?

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Mitochondria: They convert nutrients into energy through cellular respiration.

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes: They are the sites where proteins are made.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material and controls cell activities.

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What organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste products in a cell?

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Vacuoles: They help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

Front

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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It is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.