Cell Organelles

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are organelles that take food and turn it into energy for both plant and animal cells.

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Which organelle is responsible for building proteins?

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Ribosomes are the organelles that build proteins.

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What is the blue organelle surrounding the nucleus called?

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The blue organelle surrounding the nucleus is called the endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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Which organelle packages and distributes proteins received from the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Golgi Bodies receive proteins and materials from the ER, package them, and distribute them.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy in plant cells.

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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and houses the cell's DNA.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

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What is the function of vacuoles?

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