Cell Organelles

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What is the gel-like substance inside of cells called?

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Cytoplasm: The gel-like fluid that fills the interior of a cell, providing a medium for chemical reactions and supporting organelles.

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Which organelle contains ribosomes and can produce proteins?

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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER): A type of endoplasmic reticulum that is studded with ribosomes, facilitating protein synthesis.

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This organelle takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells.

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Mitochondria: Known as the powerhouse of the cell, mitochondria convert glucose and oxygen into ATP (energy) through cellular respiration.

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What are tiny organelles that convert glucose into ATP?

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Mitochondria: Organelles that play a crucial role in energy production by converting glucose into ATP.

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Identify the structures at the bottom of the arrows in a cellular diagram.

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Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production in both plant and animal cells.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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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 is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes: Tiny structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptide chains.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts: Organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the difference between smooth and rough ER?

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Smooth ER: Lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification; Rough ER: Has ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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