Organelles

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What are organelles?

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Small organs of the cell that carry out specific functions.

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Are plant and animal cells identical?

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No, plant and animal cells have different structures and functions.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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It packages cell products for export.

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Which organelle is responsible for creating energy?

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Mitochondria.

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Where is DNA stored in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They synthesize proteins.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What do lysosomes do?

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They break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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

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It synthesizes proteins and lipids.

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What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface; smooth ER does not.