Cell Organelles and Functions I

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What is the function of the Cytoplasm?

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A gel-like fluid that forms the inner environment of the cell. Organelles float in it.

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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

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Acts as a 'highway' for organelles and other components of the cell.

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What is the function of Lysosomes?

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They digest food particles, wastes, cell parts, and foreign invaders.

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What is the job of ribosomes?

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To build proteins.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall protects the cell, gives plant cells their shape, and supports the cell membrane.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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What are mitochondria known as?

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The powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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

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What do chloroplasts do?

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They conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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It synthesizes proteins and lipids; rough ER has ribosomes, smooth ER does not.