Organelles of Plant and Animal Cells

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.

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Name an organelle found in both plant and animal cells.

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Mitochondria

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus acts as the control center of the cell, housing the cell's DNA.

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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Name an organelle that is involved in protein synthesis.

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Ribosomes

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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Which organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

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Golgi apparatus

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.