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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?
Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?
What is the primary function of the ribosomes in a cell?
What is the primary function of the ribosomes in a cell?
Which statement best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
Which statement best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?
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Which organelle is responsible for breaking down and recycling cellular waste and debris?
Which organelle is responsible for breaking down and recycling cellular waste and debris?
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Study Notes
Functions of Cell Organelles
- Nucleus: Controls cell activities, housing the genetic material (DNA), and coordinating cell growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
- Mitochondria: Main site for cellular respiration, converting nutrients into energy (ATP) through metabolic processes like the Krebs cycle.
- Ribosomes: Synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA), essential for cell structure and function.
- Golgi Apparatus: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles, playing a crucial role in cellular transport.
- Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Synthesizes lipids, metabolizes carbohydrates, detoxifies drugs and poisons, and stores calcium ions, lacking ribosomes on its surface.
- Lysosomes: Contain digestive enzymes to break down waste, cellular debris, and foreign materials, recycling cellular components efficiently.
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Test your knowledge of basic cell biology with this quiz. Answer questions about the function of the nucleus, the organelle responsible for cellular respiration, and the primary function of ribosomes in a cell. This quiz is perfect for students studying biology in the 1st class of class 11.