Biologia Flashcards
What is the study of cells called?
Cytology
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False
Which type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
What organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell?
Mitochondria
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
Fill in the blank: The ___________ is responsible for storing genetic material in a cell.
Nucleus
What organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport
True or False: Lysosomes are responsible for breaking down old cell components.
True
Which organelle contains enzymes that break down waste materials?
Lysosomes
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
Provides structural support and facilitates cell movement
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell shape and rigidity?
Cell wall (in plant cells)
Fill in the blank: The ___________ is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.
Chloroplast
What organelle is responsible for producing and storing lipids and steroids?
Lipid Droplets
What is the function of the nucleolus?
Produces ribosomes
True or False: Vacuoles are found in animal cells but not in plant cells.
False
Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of alcohol in liver cells?
Peroxisomes
What is the function of the centrioles?
Aid in cell division and formation of the mitotic spindle
Fill in the blank: The ___________ is a network of tubules involved in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the function of the flagella in cells?
Facilitates cell movement
Which organelle contains digestive enzymes and is important for intracellular digestion?
Vacuoles
What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
Regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the nucleus
