Cell Organelles

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What is the outermost layer of an animal cell called?

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Cell membrane.

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What is the function of a vacuole in plant cells?

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Stores food, water, and other substances; typically one large sac in plant cells.

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What structure gives plant cells a rigid, box-like shape?

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Cell wall.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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It is responsible for packaging and shipping proteins.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between the cell wall and the cell membrane?

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The cell wall provides structure and support in plants, while the cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the 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 ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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To digest waste materials and cellular debris.