Cells Flashcards
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.
What organelle is responsible for energy production?
Mitochondria.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cell? A) Prokaryotic B) Eukaryotic C) Spherical D) Stem
C) Spherical.
What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?
Cytoplasm.
True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.
True.
What is the function of ribosomes?
To synthesize proteins.
What is in plant cells but not animal cells
Cell wall , permanent vacuole, chloroplasts
Multiple Choice: Which type of cell lacks a nucleus? A) Eukaryotic B) Prokaryotic C) Both A and B D) None of the above
B) Prokaryotic.
What structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplasts.
True or False: All cells have a nucleus.
False.
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a protective outer layer found in plant cells.
cell wall.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Mitochondria D) Golgi apparatus
C) Mitochondria.
What is the primary function of lysosomes?
To break down waste materials and cellular debris.
True or False: The cytoskeleton helps maintain the shape of the cell.
True.
Fill in the blank: Cells that have a defined nucleus are called _____ cells.
eukaryotic.
What type of cell division do eukaryotic cells undergo?
Mitosis or meiosis.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane? A) Energy production B) Protein synthesis C) Selective permeability D) Cell division
C) Selective permeability.
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ contains genetic material.
nucleus.
What is the role of the vacuole in plant cells?
To store nutrients and waste products.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? A) Ribosome B) Smooth ER C) Golgi apparatus D) Chloroplast
B) Smooth ER.
What is the process by which cells obtain energy from glucose?
Cellular respiration.
