Cell Organelles & Function

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What are the two kinds of cells?

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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

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How do Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes differ?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus.

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)?

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It is involved in protein synthesis and processing.

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What structure stores water in both plant and animal cells?

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Vacuole.

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Where are ribosomes produced?

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Nucleolus.

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

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It is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the role of the Golgi body?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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It regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles.