Bacteria Cell

Question 1

The outermost layer of the bacterial cell provides structural support and protection.

Answer 1

Cell wall

Question 2

A protective layer outside the cell wall, often composed of polysaccharides.

Answer 2

Capsule

Question 3

The genetic material of the bacteria, located in a region within the cytoplasm.

Answer 3

DNA (nucleoid)

Question 4

A thin, selectively permeable membrane that encloses the cytoplasm and controls what enters and exits the cell.

Answer 4

Plasma membrane

Question 5

Small organelles responsible for protein synthesis.

Answer 5

Ribosomes

Question 6

The gel-like substance within the cell membrane is where most cellular processes occur.

Answer 6

Cytoplasm

Question 7

An infolding of the plasma membrane increases the surface area for cellular processes.

Answer 7

Mesosome

Question 8

A long, whip-like structure that helps the bacteria move.

Answer 8

Bacterial flagellum

Question 9

allows bacteria to move towards nutrients or away from harmful substances.

Answer 9

Bacterial flagellum

Question 10

are essential for protein synthesis, which is vital for all cellular functions.

Answer 10

Ribosomes

Question 11

can help bacteria evade the host’s immune system.

Answer 11

The capsule

Question 12

is a rigid structure that gives bacteria their shape.

Answer 12

The cell wall

Question 13

Bacteria are, meaning they lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Answer 13

Prokaryotic cells

Question 14

The control center of the cell contains the genetic material (DNA).

Answer 14

Nucleus

Question 15

A dense region within the nucleus where ribosomes are assembled.

Answer 15

Nucleolus

Question 16

A network of interconnected membranes studded with ribosomes, involved in protein synthesis and modification.

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)

Question 17

A network of interconnected membranes without ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium storage.

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)

Question 18

Small organelles responsible for protein synthesis.

Answer 18

Ribosomes

Question 19

A stack of flattened sacs involved in processing, packaging, and sorting proteins and lipids.

Answer 19

Golgi apparatus

Question 20

The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for generating ATP (energy).

Answer 20

Mitochondrion

Question 21

A membrane-bound organelle containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Answer 21

Lysosome

Question 22

Small, cylindrical structures involved in cell division and the formation of cilia and flagella.

Answer 22

Centrioles

Question 23

The loose, uncoiled form of DNA found in the nucleus.

Answer 23

Chromatin

Question 24

Short, hair-like projections that help move fluids or particles past the cell.

Answer 24

Cilia

Question 25

Finger-like projections that increase the surface area of the cell, aiding in absorption.

Answer 25

Microvilli

Question 26

Animal cells are, meaning they have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Answer 26

eukaryotic cells

Question 27

The nucleus contains the cell’s, which controls all cellular activities.

Answer 27

genetic material

Question 28

It is a network of interconnected membranes that plays a vital role in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism.

Answer 28

The endoplasmic reticulum

Question 29

Packages and sorts proteins and lipids for delivery to other parts of the cell or for secretion outside the cell.

Answer 29

The Golgi apparatus

Question 30

Are essential for generating energy, which is required for all cellular processes.

Answer 30

Mitochondria

Question 31

Are involved in cellular waste disposal and recycling.

Answer 31

Lysosomes

Question 32

Are important for cell division and the formation of cilia and flagella.

Answer 32

Centrioles