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Which of the following is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
Which of the following is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
- Chlorophyll synthesis
- Energy production (correct)
- DNA replication
- Cell wall support
What is the primary function of the ribosomes in a cell?
What is the primary function of the ribosomes in a cell?
- Starch storage
- Cell membrane formation
- Nitrogen fixation
- Protein synthesis (correct)
Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic material in a eukaryotic cell?
Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic material in a eukaryotic cell?
- Golgi apparatus
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Lysosome
- Nucleus (correct)
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Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- The main function of the mitochondria is to generate energy for the cell through a process called cellular respiration.
- The primary function of the ribosomes is to synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into a specific sequence of amino acids.
- The nucleus is the organelle responsible for storing genetic material in a eukaryotic cell, where it is organized into linear chromosomes.
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