Cell Structure review

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What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?

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Storage space for water, nutrients, food, and waste.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like fluid that acts as a medium for organelles and chemical reactions.

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What is the function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?

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To make proteins.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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To store genetic information (DNA) and control cell activities.

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Organelles that are enclosed by membranes, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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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 the Golgi apparatus?

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To package and deliver proteins and lipids.