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5. What is an organelle?
-structure within the cell that performs a specific
function
6. Give the function of the following organelles:
a. Nucleus-stores genetic information; controls
the cells activities
b. mitochondria- produces the cells energy; active
cells have lots of mitochondria
c. chloroplast- contains green pigment; associated
with photosynthesis
d. lysosome- digests and gets ride of waste
e. vacuole- large space in which water, waste, and
nutrients are stored
f. ribosome- site of protein synthesis (makes
protein)
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