Cell Organelles and Functions

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What is an organism made up of more than one cell called?

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Multicellular

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Which organelle breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders in the cell?

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Lysosomes

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What is the region enclosed by the cell membrane that includes the fluid and all of the organelles of the cell?

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Cytoplasm

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According to the cell theory, all living things are made of what?

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One or more cells

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What is a fluid filled vesicle for storage found in the cells of most animals, plants, and fungi?

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Vacuole

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and structure.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

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Cytoplasm

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.