Organelles

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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

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What is the composition of the cell wall in plant cells?

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The cell wall is made of cellulose.

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What organelle is responsible for packaging and processing proteins?

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The Golgi body packages and processes proteins.

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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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What organelle produces ATP, the energy currency of the cell?

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Mitochondria make ATP.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (Smooth ER)?

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Smooth ER synthesizes lipids and detoxifies certain chemicals.

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What is the difference between rough ER and smooth ER?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER does not have ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis.

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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.