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Cell Flashcards

1
Q

What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

A

The cell

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2
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True or False: All cells have a cell membrane.

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True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The nucleus of a cell contains the cell’s genetic __________.

A

material

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4
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What organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?

A

Mitochondria

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5
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Which organelle is known as the ‘protein factory’ of the cell?

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Ribosomes

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6
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What process involves the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy?

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Passive transport

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7
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What is the term for the process by which a cell engulfs large particles or droplets from its surroundings?

A

Endocytosis

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8
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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False

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9
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

A

Mitosis

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10
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Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

A

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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11
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a network of membranes that helps transport materials throughout the cell.

A

endoplasmic reticulum

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12
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What is the term for the process of maintaining a stable internal environment within a cell?

A

Homeostasis

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13
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Which type of cell division results in the formation of gametes?

A

Meiosis

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14
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True or False: Cells without a nucleus are called eukaryotic cells.

A

False

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15
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What is the term for the process of breaking down molecules to release energy within a cell?

A

Cellular respiration

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16
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

A

The cell

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17
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What is the term for the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

A

Diffusion

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18
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Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP in the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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19
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True or False: The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing only certain substances to pass through.

A

True

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20
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What is the process by which cells engulf large particles or liquids from their surroundings?

A

Endocytosis

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21
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Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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22
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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23
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in four non-identical daughter cells?

A

Meiosis

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24
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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?

A

Ribosomes

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25
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True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for lipid synthesis and detoxification within the cell.

A

True

26
Q

What is the term for the process of breaking down food molecules to release energy?

A

Cellular respiration

27
Q

Which structure in the cell is responsible for maintaining its shape and providing support?

A

Cytoskeleton

28
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in gametes?

A

Meiosis

29
Q

Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

A

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

30
Q

True or False: The Golgi apparatus is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins within the cell.

A

True

31
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that occurs in sex cells?

A

Meiosis

32
Q

Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic material in the form of DNA?

A

Nucleus

33
Q

What is the term for the movement of molecules against their concentration gradient using energy?

A

Active transport

34
Q

True or False: The lysosomes are responsible for breaking down cellular waste and foreign materials.

A

True

35
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in haploid cells?

A

Meiosis

36
Q

Which organelle is responsible for producing and modifying proteins in the cell?

A

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

37
Q

True or False: The cytoplasm is the fluid-filled space within the cell that houses organelles.

A

True

38
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in diploid cells?

A

Mitosis

39
Q

Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell shape and movement?

A

Cytoskeleton

40
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in genetic diversity?

A

Meiosis

41
Q

True or False: The cell wall is a feature found in animal cells but not in plant cells.

A

False

42
Q

What is the term for the process of programmed cell death?

A

Apoptosis

43
Q

Which organelle is responsible for recycling cellular components and breaking down damaged organelles?

A

Lysosomes

44
Q

True or False: The nucleolus is a small structure within the nucleus responsible for producing ribosomal RNA.

A

True

45
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in genetic variation?

A

Meiosis

46
Q

Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell turgor pressure in plant cells?

A

Central vacuole

47
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that occurs in somatic cells?

A

Mitosis

48
Q

True or False: The centrioles are responsible for organizing the spindle fibers during cell division.

A

True

49
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in identical daughter cells?

A

Mitosis

50
Q

Which organelle is responsible for regulating calcium levels and lipid metabolism in the cell?

A

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

51
Q

True or False: The extracellular matrix is a network of proteins and carbohydrates that provides structural support to cells.

A

True

52
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in four daughter cells with half the genetic material?

A

Meiosis

53
Q

Which organelle is responsible for converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis?

A

Chloroplast

54
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that is essential for growth and repair?

A

Mitosis

55
Q

True or False: Peroxisomes are responsible for breaking down fatty acids and detoxifying alcohol in the cell.

A

True

56
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in genetic recombination?

A

Meiosis

57
Q

Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell rigidity and preventing excessive water uptake in plant cells?

A

Cell wall

58
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with identical genetic material?

A

Mitosis

59
Q

Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances and producing hydrogen peroxide in the cell?

A

Peroxisomes

60
Q

True or False: Gap junctions are channels that allow direct communication between neighboring cells.

A

True

61
Q

What is the term for the process of cell division that results in haploid gametes?

A

Meiosis

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