Cell Biology Organelle Functions

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What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

  • Filters unwanted substances from the cell
  • Stores food and waste products
  • Produces energy needed for cellular functions (correct)
  • Controls the entry and exit of materials

What function does the lysosome serve in a cell?

  • Controls cellular activities
  • Stores genetic material
  • Breaks down food and worn-out cell parts (correct)
  • Packages and distributes proteins

Which organelle is responsible for capturing sunlight to produce food in plant cells?

  • Chloroplasts (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Cell Membrane

What role does the Golgi bodies play in the cell?

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Cell Membrane function

Controls what enters and exits a cell.

Mitochondria function

Produces energy for the cell.

Lysosomes function

Breaks down waste and old cell parts.

Nucleus function

Control center of the cell; holds DNA.

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Ribosomes function

Assembles proteins.

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