Cell Organelles

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What is a vacuole?

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A sac within the cytoplasm that is full of fluid; plants have one large vacuole that stores food, water, and other substances.

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What is often called 'the brain of the cell'?

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The nucleus, which controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids; it is a network of membranes.

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What do vacuoles store in both plant and animal cells?

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Vacuoles store water, nutrients, and waste products.

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What organelle uses energy from sunlight to make sugar?

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Chloroplasts, which are found in plant cells and are responsible for photosynthesis.

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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; they generate energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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

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What is the cell wall?

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A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell, where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.