Animal Cells - Organelles

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Structures that convert nutrients to energy.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which part of the cell is often called 'the brain of the cell'?

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Nucleus.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What are lysosomes known as in the cell?

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Garbage collectors that remove waste.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What organelle is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus?

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Structure that contains DNA and directs cell activity.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Sites of protein synthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What are the main components of the cytoskeleton?

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Microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.