Cell Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

A

To provide structural support and protection.

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2
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True or False: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The cell wall is primarily composed of _______.

A

cellulose

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4
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What is the main component of the plasma membrane?

A

Phospholipids

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5
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Which type of cells have a cell wall?

A

Plant cells, fungi, and some prokaryotes.

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6
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True or False: The plasma membrane contains proteins that assist in transport.

A

True

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7
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What is the role of the cell membrane?

A

To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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8
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Which structure provides rigidity to plant cells?

A

Cell wall

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9
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What type of organisms typically have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan?

A

Bacteria

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10
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Fill in the blank: The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of the _______.

A

plasma membrane

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11
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What is the function of glycoproteins in the plasma membrane?

A

To facilitate cell recognition and signaling.

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane? A) Protection B) Energy production C) Transport

A

B) Energy production

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13
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What is the primary component of the fungal cell wall?

A

Chitin

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14
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True or False: The cell wall is found in animal cells.

A

False

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15
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What type of transport requires no energy and moves substances down their concentration gradient?

A

Passive transport

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16
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Fill in the blank: The plasma membrane is made up of a _______ bilayer.

A

phospholipid

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17
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What is osmosis?

A

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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18
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Which process involves the engulfing of large particles by the plasma membrane?

A

Endocytosis

19
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True or False: The cell wall is involved in cell communication.

20
Q

What is the role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?

A

To maintain membrane fluidity.

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the outermost layer of a plant cell.

22
Q

Which type of transport involves the use of energy?

A

Active transport

23
Q

What is the significance of the extracellular matrix?

A

It provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

24
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of the plasma membrane? A) Rigid structure B) Fluid and dynamic C) Completely impermeable

A

B) Fluid and dynamic

25
What are plasmodesmata?
Channels between plant cells that allow for communication and transport.
26
True or False: The cell wall can regulate the entry and exit of substances.
False
27
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
To control the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
28
Fill in the blank: Plant cells use _______ to maintain turgor pressure.
water
29
Which type of signaling involves the binding of ligands to receptors on the plasma membrane?
Signal transduction
30
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell walls?
Prokaryotic cell walls contain peptidoglycan, while eukaryotic cell walls are made of cellulose or chitin.
31
True or False: The plasma membrane is made up of a single layer of lipids.
False
32
What is the role of transport proteins in the plasma membrane?
To facilitate the movement of substances across the membrane.
33
Fill in the blank: The plasma membrane is also known as the _______ membrane.
cell
34
Which structure protects the cell from osmotic pressure?
Cell wall
35
What are the two main types of transport mechanisms across the plasma membrane?
Passive and active transport.
36
Multiple Choice: Which component of the plasma membrane helps in cell recognition? A) Phospholipids B) Cholesterol C) Glycoproteins
C) Glycoproteins
37
True or False: The cell wall is permeable to all substances.
True
38
What is the primary purpose of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and maintain homeostasis.
39
Fill in the blank: The cell wall provides _______ to the plant cells.
shape
40
What is the function of aquaporins in the plasma membrane?
To facilitate the transport of water molecules.
41
Which type of cell lacks a defined cell wall?
Animal cells
42
True or False: The cell wall is involved in nutrient transport.
False
43
What is a key characteristic of the fluid mosaic model?
It describes the plasma membrane as a flexible layer made of lipid molecules with proteins embedded.