Cell Organelle

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What is a Prokaryote?

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A simple, mostly single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelle.

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What is the main function of mitochondria?

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To make ATP (energy).

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What do centrioles do during cell division?

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They split the cell apart for cell division.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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To make proteins.

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What is a Eukaryote?

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An organism that has a true nucleus, meaning the cell's DNA is surrounded by a membrane.

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What is the structure that controls what enters and exits the cell?

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The cell membrane.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It serves as the control center of the cell and holds the DNA.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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To synthesize proteins and lipids.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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To break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.