Cell Organelles

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Which organelle is called the control center of the cell?

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Nucleus: The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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Which organelle is responsible for packaging and shipping materials within the cell?

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Golgi Apparatus: The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What organelle converts food into energy for both plant and animal cells?

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Mitochondria: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs to produce ATP.

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What is the powerhouse of a cell?

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Mitochondria: Mitochondria are the organelles that generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy.

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Which organelle is found only in plant cells?

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Chloroplast: Chloroplasts are the organelles responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Endoplasmic Reticulum: The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids; it comes in two forms: rough (with ribosomes) and smooth (without ribosomes).

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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

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What is the role of vacuoles in a cell?

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Vacuoles: Vacuoles are storage organelles that hold various substances, including nutrients, waste products, and water.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Cell Membrane: The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.