Cell Organelle Flashcard

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What are the basic building blocks of all living things?

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Cells.

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What happens to a cell if many of its ribosomes are destroyed?

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The cell would not be able to make proteins.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It stores genetic information and directs the cell.

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What organelle is responsible for storing water in plant cells?

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Vacuoles.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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They generate energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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They digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.