Cell Organelles and Function

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What organelle uses enzymes to help with digestion?

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

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Which organelle directs all cell activities, using the DNA stored inside of it?

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The nucleus is the organelle that controls cell activities and contains the cell's DNA.

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I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?

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The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, packaging, and distributing proteins.

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What are tiny organelles that convert glucose to ATP?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, converting glucose into ATP through cellular respiration.

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What are the two kinds of cells?

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The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

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How do Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes differ?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus, while Prokaryotes do not.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.