Biologia Flashcards

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1
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What is the study of cells called?

A

Cytology

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2
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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

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3
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

A

False

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4
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Which type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?

A

Eukaryotic cells

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5
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

A

Regulates what enters and leaves the cell

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6
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What organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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7
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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

A

Ribosomes

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8
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Fill in the blank: The ___________ is responsible for storing genetic material in a cell.

A

Nucleus

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9
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What organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

A

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

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10
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport

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True or False: Lysosomes are responsible for breaking down old cell components.

A

True

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12
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Which organelle contains enzymes that break down waste materials?

A

Lysosomes

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13
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

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Provides structural support and facilitates cell movement

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14
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Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell shape and rigidity?

A

Cell wall (in plant cells)

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15
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Fill in the blank: The ___________ is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

A

Chloroplast

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16
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What organelle is responsible for producing and storing lipids and steroids?

A

Lipid Droplets

17
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What is the function of the nucleolus?

A

Produces ribosomes

18
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True or False: Vacuoles are found in animal cells but not in plant cells.

A

False

19
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Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of alcohol in liver cells?

A

Peroxisomes

20
Q

What is the function of the centrioles?

A

Aid in cell division and formation of the mitotic spindle

21
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Fill in the blank: The ___________ is a network of tubules involved in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism.

A

Endoplasmic Reticulum

22
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What is the function of the flagella in cells?

A

Facilitates cell movement

23
Q

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes and is important for intracellular digestion?

A

Vacuoles

24
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What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

A

Regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the nucleus