Cell Organelles

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Which organelle is only found in a plant cell?

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Chloroplast: An organelle that conducts photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the 'garbage collectors' of the cell that remove waste?

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

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What is the protective outermost layer of the cell?

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Cell Membrane: A biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of all cells from the outside environment.

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I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?

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Golgi Apparatus: An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What makes protein for the cell?

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Ribosomes: Molecular machines that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Nucleus: The organelle that houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria: Known as the powerhouse of the cell, they generate ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

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What is the cytoplasm?

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