Animal and Plant Cell Organelles

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What is the function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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Assembles proteins with help from ribosomes.

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What does the vacuole do in a cell?

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Stores food, water, and wastes.

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What is the role of the Golgi Body?

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Receives proteins from the Rough ER and further processes and sorts them for delivery.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Controls all cell activity and contains the cell's DNA.

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Which organelle is responsible for removing and digesting wastes?

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Lysosome.

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What is the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum responsible for?

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Creates lipids and hormones.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Produces energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the cell membrane's role?

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Allows select materials to pass in and out of the cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What do chloroplasts do in plant cells?

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Conduct photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy.