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What is the function of the mitochondria?
What is the function of the mitochondria?
- Energy production through cellular respiration (correct)
- Protein synthesis
- Storage of genetic information
- Cellular waste disposal
What is the primary function of the ribosomes?
What is the primary function of the ribosomes?
- Lipid synthesis
- Energy production
- Cellular communication
- Protein synthesis (correct)
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
- Golgi apparatus
- Peroxisome (correct)
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
- Nucleus
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Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- Mitochondria are responsible for generating energy for the cell through the process of cellular respiration, producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate) from the energy released from the breakdown of nutrients.
Protein Synthesis
- Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis, where messenger RNA (mRNA) is translated into a specific sequence of amino acids to form a polypeptide chain.
Cellular Detoxification
- The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell, such as toxins and waste products, through a process called reticulophagy.
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