Cell Functions

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What is the 'Brain' of the cell?

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Nucleus: The control center of the cell that contains genetic material and regulates cell activities.

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I store water in both plant and animal cells. What am I?

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Vacuole: A sac within the cell that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.

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What is the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

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Mitochondrion: An organelle that produces energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.

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What does the cell wall do?

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Provides structure and support for the plant cell.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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A jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane that contains organelles.

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What are ribosomes?

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Cell structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the role of lysosomes?

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Organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.