Organelles!

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What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

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Vacuoles store food, waste, and other materials in a cell.

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What is the cell wall?

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The cell wall is the rigid outer layer of a plant cell that provides structure and support.

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What does the cell membrane do?

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The cell membrane controls what comes in and out of a cell.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the center of the cell that contains DNA.

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What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)?

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The smooth ER is an organelle that makes and stores lipids.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for making proteins.

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What is the function of the golgi body?

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The golgi body modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for delivery.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance inside a cell that holds organelles.

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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.

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What is chloroplast?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis.