Cells (organelles function)

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Ridged outer layer of a plant cell

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Cell wall: The rigid outer layer that provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondrion: An organelle that converts energy from food into usable energy for the cell.

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Where are proteins made in the cell?

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Ribosomes: Small, grain-like or rod-shaped organelles where protein synthesis occurs.

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Why can plant cells make their own food?

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Chloroplast: An organelle that contains chlorophyll and is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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How can you identify a prokaryote or eukaryote cell?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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Function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Nucleus: The control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and regulates cell activities.

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Role of the cell membrane?

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Cell membrane: A semi-permeable barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of the Golgi body?

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Golgi body: An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

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What is cytoplasm?

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

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What is the function of chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll: A green pigment found in chloroplasts that captures light energy for photosynthesis.