Intro to Cells and Organelles

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What is the function of a chloroplast?

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Absorbs sunlight and turns it into food for the plant.

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What structure stores water for plants?

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Central vacuole.

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What is known as the brain or 'control center' of the cell?

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Nucleus.

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What organelle is found only in plant cells?

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Chloroplast.

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What is the 'powerhouse' of a cell?

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Mitochondria, which breaks food into energy the cell can use.

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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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What is the role of the cell wall?

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Provides structure and support to plant cells.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Makes proteins for the cell.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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Transports materials within the cell; can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes).