CELLS: Cell organelles

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What is the function of a chloroplast in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight to produce food through photosynthesis.

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What organelle is known as the 'trash collector' or recycler in a cell?

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Lysosome.

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What is the role of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

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The nucleus holds the DNA and controls the functions of the cell.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus packages and ships proteins within the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes make proteins for the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that holds organelles.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, providing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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What is chromatin?

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Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus that condenses to form chromosomes.