Cell Organelles

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?

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Storage of substances, waste products, and maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What does the Cell Theory state?

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1. Cells are the smallest unit of life. 2. All organisms are made of cells. 3. Cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls the cell's activities.

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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What organelle is involved in energy production through cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis - converting sunlight into chemical energy.