Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What do vacuoles store in cells?

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Vacuoles store waste products, water, and nutrients in both plant and animal cells.

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What is a prokaryote?

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A prokaryote is a type of cell that does not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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

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Why are mitochondria called the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

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Mitochondria are called the 'powerhouse' of the cell because they produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell, through cellular respiration.

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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is the function of the Golgi complex?

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The Golgi complex modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; it comes in two forms: rough (with ribosomes) and smooth (without ribosomes).

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are small structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.