Exploring Animal Cell Organelles

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What is the primary function of mitochondria in animal cells?

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Energy production

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Which organelle is responsible for making proteins in animal cells?

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Ribosomes

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How does the rough endoplasmic reticulum differ from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in terms of function?

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Rough ER is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis.

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What role does the Golgi apparatus play in the cell?

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Packaging and modifying proteins

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Which organelle is primarily responsible for waste disposal in animal cells?

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Lysosomes

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What is the main function of the cell membrane in animal cells?

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Transport of substances in and out of the cell

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What is the primary function of vacuoles in animal cells?

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Storage of substances

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What is the role of centrioles in animal cells?

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Cell division

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

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Storage of genetic information

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Function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Lipid synthesis and detoxification