Cell Organelles

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What are Vacuoles and Vesicles?

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Vacuoles are organelles that store materials like water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates. Vesicles are small membrane-bound sacs that transport materials within the cell and to the cell surface.

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What is the function of Chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis, producing food for the plant.

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What is the role of the Nucleus in a cell?

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The Nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing nearly all of the cell's DNA, which regulates gene expression and cell division.

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Which cell parts are absent in animal cells?

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Animal cells do not have a cell wall and chloroplasts, which are present in plant cells.

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What is the function of Ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are organelles that assemble proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptide chains.

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What is the function of the Cell Membrane?

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The Cell Membrane is a protective barrier that regulates what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the role of the Mitochondrion?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, converting nutrients into energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins, studded with ribosomes on its surface.

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What is the function of Lysosomes?

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Lysosomes are organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the function of the Cytoskeleton?

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The Cytoskeleton provides structural support to the cell, helps maintain its shape, and facilitates movement.