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Cell Functions and Homeostasis

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The cell _________ regulates the passage of substances into and out of the cell, maintains cell integrity, and facilitates cell communication with the external environment.
Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration, generating ATP through the ________ of glucose and fatty acids to provide energy for cellular activities and maintain metabolic balance.
Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, ________ messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acids to form polypeptide chains.
The cell wall provides _______ support and protection to the cell, maintains cell shape, and helps withstand osmotic pressure changes.
The ________ provides a medium for chemical reactions and facilitates the transport of molecules within the organelles.
Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ________.
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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis, folding, and ________; the rough ER synthesizes proteins while the smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium storage.
The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and regulates gene ________, DNA replication, and cell division.
Vacuoles store water, ions, nutrients, and waste products, helping maintain turgor pressure and _______ balance.
The Golgi apparatus processes, modifies, and sorts proteins and _________ synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
Lysosomes contain digestive _______ that break down cellular waste through a process called autophagy.