Cell Flashcards
What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide structural support and protection.
True or False: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.
True
Fill in the blank: The cell wall is primarily composed of _______.
cellulose
What is the main component of the plasma membrane?
Phospholipids
Which type of cells have a cell wall?
Plant cells, fungi, and some prokaryotes.
True or False: The plasma membrane contains proteins that assist in transport.
True
What is the role of the cell membrane?
To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Which structure provides rigidity to plant cells?
Cell wall
What type of organisms typically have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan?
Bacteria
Fill in the blank: The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of the _______.
plasma membrane
What is the function of glycoproteins in the plasma membrane?
To facilitate cell recognition and signaling.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane? A) Protection B) Energy production C) Transport
B) Energy production
What is the primary component of the fungal cell wall?
Chitin
True or False: The cell wall is found in animal cells.
False
What type of transport requires no energy and moves substances down their concentration gradient?
Passive transport
Fill in the blank: The plasma membrane is made up of a _______ bilayer.
phospholipid
What is osmosis?
The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
Which process involves the engulfing of large particles by the plasma membrane?
Endocytosis
True or False: The cell wall is involved in cell communication.
False
What is the role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?
To maintain membrane fluidity.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the outermost layer of a plant cell.
cell wall
Which type of transport involves the use of energy?
Active transport
What is the significance of the extracellular matrix?
It provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of the plasma membrane? A) Rigid structure B) Fluid and dynamic C) Completely impermeable
B) Fluid and dynamic