A Plant and Animal Cells: Organelles and their Functions

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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It provides a substance to hold organelles.

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What is the gel called that holds all of the organelles?

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Cytoplasm.

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Which analogy explains the function of vacuoles?

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Storage tanks storing water or other materials.

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What is the primary function of the green pigment, chlorophyll, in the leaves during the process of photosynthesis?

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It absorbs sunlight.

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What is the role of the cell wall in a plant cell?

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It's the plant cell's shield and skeleton, providing support and protection.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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It acts as the control center, housing the cell's DNA.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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They are the powerhouses of the cell, producing energy through respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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They are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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It is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion.