Cell Organelles and Their Functions

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What is the cytoplasm's role in the cell?

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To fill the cell and hold organelles in place.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the main function of ribosomes?

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To make proteins.

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What role do mitochondria play in the cell?

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They provide energy for the cell.

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Which organelle is like a recycling center for the cell?

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Lysosomes.

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Which organelle is known as the cell's post office?

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Golgi Apparatus.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To control cell activities and store genetic information.

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What do vacuoles do in a cell?

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They store food, water, and waste.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To conduct photosynthesis and produce food for the plant.

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

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To transport materials within the cell and assist in protein synthesis.

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