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Where is the nucleolus found and what is it's function? |
Found inside the nucleus. It is where ribosomes are assembled. |
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What is the function of the nucleus? |
To control the cell's activity and store its genetic material. |
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What is the function of a ribosome? |
To build proteins. |
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What is a vesicle and what is its function?
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A membrane bound container whose function is to move material. |
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What is the Rough ER and what is its function?What is on its surface? |
The factory of a cell. To make proteins and membranes. It has ribosomes on the outside. |
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What is the function of the Golgi body? |
To modify proteins and sends them out for secretion. |
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton? |
To maintain the structure of a cell. |
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What is the function of the smooth ER? |
To create lipids and cholesterol. Has a major role in detoxification. |
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What is the function of the mitochondria? |
To generate ATP. Cellular respiration occurs in it. |
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Where are vacuoles generally found? What is the function of a vacuole? |
Found in plant cells. It stores water. |
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What is the function of a lysosome? |
Has a major role in digestion. |
