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Science Questions
Questions on the science organelles
Term | Definition |
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What is the Vacuole | A vacuole is an Organelle, both in plant and animal cells, that stores food, water, waste and any other nutrients the cell needs to survive. |
What is the Mitochondria | The Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. They act like a digestive system which break down nutrients and convert them to energy. |
What is the Nucleus | The nucleus is at the center of the cell and acts of the "brain" or "boss" of the cell. It controls metabolism, the nucleolus and the all other organelles. |
What is the Nucleuolus | The nucleolus is a small organelle surrounded by the nucleus that stores all the cell's genetic information. |
What is the Cell Wall | The cell wall is the outer layer of all plant cells. The cell wall's main function is to protect the cell from harm and disease. |
What is the Cell Membrane | The cell membrane is a small membrane surrounding the cell that lets in some particles and keeps out others. |
What is the Golgi Apparatus | The Golgi Apparatus, breaks down molecules packages them in vesicles and either stores them for later use or sends them out. |