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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Site of ATP (energy) production.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Which organelle collects sunlight to make sugar during photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the gel-like fluid that takes up most of the space inside the cell?

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Cytoplasm.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the structure that stores nutrients and waste products in a cell?

Back

Vacuole.

Front

What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?

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Nucleus.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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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

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Synthesizes 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.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Digests waste materials and cellular debris.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2