Which organelle is found only in plant cells?
Cell Organelles

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Chloroplast
Answer explanation
The chloroplast is an organelle unique to plant cells, responsible for photosynthesis. Unlike the nucleus, mitochondria, and cell membrane, which are found in both plant and animal cells, chloroplasts are specific to plants.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.
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Nucleus
Answer explanation
The nucleus directs all cell activities by housing the DNA, which contains the genetic instructions necessary for the cell's functions. Other organelles like lysosomes, ribosomes, and mitochondria have specific roles but do not control cell activities.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is directly involved in the transportation of proteins after chemical modification within the cell? Options: Endoplasmic Reticulum, Vacuole, Lysosome, Mitochondria
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Answer explanation
The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a network of membranes involved in the transportation of materials within the cell, including proteins and lipids. It plays a crucial role in cellular processes, unlike vacuoles, lysosomes, or mitochondria.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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I am a protein packaging and shipping machine after I have chemically modified the protein. Who am I?
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Golgi apparatus
Answer explanation
The golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, packaging, and shipping proteins within the cell, making it the correct answer. Other options like ribosomes and mitochondria have different functions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which organelle contains enzymes that digest molecules to recycle?
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lysosomes
Answer explanation
Lysosomes are often referred to as the cell's 'recyclers' or 'trash collectors' because they contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris, making them the correct answer.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where is DNA stored?
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Nucleus
Answer explanation
The question describes DNA, which is a double helix structure found in the nucleus and contains the genetic blueprint for making proteins. The other options do not fit this description.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?
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Vacuole
Answer explanation
The vacuole is found in both plant and animal cells, but it is much larger in plant cells. It serves as a storage space for nutrients and waste products, helping maintain turgor pressure in plants.
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