Cell Organelles and Functions

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What is the function of a vacuole?

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Stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in a cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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Acts as the control center of the cell, containing genetic material (DNA).

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What does a chloroplast do?

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Captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food (glucose) in plant cells.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions through cellular respiration.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles in place.

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What is the cell membrane?

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A protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What are ribosomes?

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Tiny structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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What is the Golgi apparatus?

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An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Contains enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.