Modified Cellular Organelles and Microscopes 2024

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What are objectives in a microscope?

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Objectives are the lenses in a microscope that allow different amounts of magnification.

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Define organelles.

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Organelles are tiny structures within a cell that allow the cell to live, grow, and reproduce.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the cell wall?

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The cell wall is the rigid outer boundary of plant cells, giving them their boxy appearance.

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is the passageway or 'highway' in a cell that transports materials.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing genetic material.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is a cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures within the nucleus that contain DNA and genetic information.

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What is a lysosome?

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Lysosomes are organelles that contain enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.