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Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing ribosomes?
What is the function of the nuclear membrane?
What is the role of chromosomes in cells?
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
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What is the function of lysosomes in cells?
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Chromosomes play a crucial role in determining the ______ of an individual.
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Each human cells contain 23 pairs of ______.
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Endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the ______ of substances throughout the cell.
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Golgi Apparatus is called the cell’s ______ office as it is involved in the transportation of materials within the cell.
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Lysosomes protect the cell by surrounding the foreign bodies entering the cell and help in cell ______. Therefore, they are known as the cell’s ______ bags.
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Study Notes
Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- The nucleolus is responsible for synthesizing ribosomes.
Nuclear Membrane
- The nuclear membrane regulates the movement of substances in and out of the nucleus.
Chromosomes
- Chromosomes play a crucial role in determining the traits of an individual.
- Each human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.
Mitochondria
- Mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' due to their role in generating energy for the cell.
Lysosomes
- Lysosomes are involved in cellular digestion and recycling of cellular waste and foreign substances.
- Lysosomes protect the cell by surrounding foreign bodies entering the cell and help in cell recycling.
- Lysosomes are known as the cell's "garbage bags".
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the transportation of substances throughout the cell.
Golgi Apparatus
- The Golgi apparatus is called the cell's "shipping office" as it is involved in the transportation of materials within the cell.
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Test your knowledge of cell organelles and their functions with this quiz. Learn about the nucleolus, nucleus, nuclear membrane, and chromosomes. Understand their roles in ribosome synthesis, genetic information storage, cell control, and reproduction.
