Animal Cells Flashcards
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
To regulate what enters and exits the cell.
True or False: The cytoplasm is the fluid that fills the interior of the cell.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ contains the genetic material of the cell.
nucleus
What organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?
Mitochondria
Which type of cell is specialized for transmitting signals?
Nerve cell
What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?
To store substances such as water, nutrients, and waste.
Which type of cell carries oxygen in the bloodstream?
Blood cell
Multiple Choice: What is a vesicle?
A small membrane-bound sac that transports substances within a cell.
True or False: Gametes are the reproductive cells in organisms.
True
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
To control cell activities and store DNA.
Fill in the blank: Mitochondria are known as the _____ of the cell.
powerhouse
What is the main difference between plant and animal vacuoles?
Plant vacuoles are larger and often store more substances.
Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of proteins?
Ribosomes
Multiple Choice: What structure surrounds and protects the cell?
Cell membrane
True or False: The cytoplasm includes all the organelles within the cell.
True
What is the function of a blood cell?
To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Fill in the blank: _____ cells are involved in sexual reproduction.
Gamete
What is the primary role of nerve cells?
To transmit electrical signals throughout the body.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane?
Providing structural support to the cell.
True or False: Vesicles can merge with other membranes to deliver their contents.
True
What is the main component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for the production of ribosomes.
nucleolus
What organelle is known for detoxifying harmful substances?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Multiple Choice: Which cell type does NOT have a nucleus?
Mature red blood cell
True or False: Mitochondria have their own DNA.
True
What is the role of cytoplasm in a cell?
To provide a medium for chemical reactions and house organelles.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a jelly-like substance within the cell.
cytosol
