cells Flashcards
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.
Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called __________.
cytoplasm.
What organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?
Mitochondria.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of a cell? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Tissue
C) Tissue.
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
To store genetic information and control cell activities.
True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.
True.
What structure gives plant cells their shape?
Cell wall.
Fill in the blank: Ribosomes are responsible for __________.
protein synthesis.
What is the function of chloroplasts?
To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’? A) Nucleus B) Mitochondria C) Golgi apparatus
B) Mitochondria.
What is the purpose of the vacuole in plant cells?
To store nutrients and maintain turgor pressure.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a semi-permeable barrier surrounding the cell.
cell membrane.
What type of cell lacks membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotic cell.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells? A) No nucleus B) Membrane-bound organelles C) Smaller than prokaryotic cells
B) Membrane-bound organelles.
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.
True or False: All cells have DNA.
True.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
cell membrane.
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is found in plant cells but not in animal cells? A) Mitochondria B) Chloroplasts C) Ribosomes
B) Chloroplasts.
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.
True or False: Cells can only be seen with the naked eye.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ contains the cell’s genetic material.
nucleus.
What is the role of lysosomes?
To break down waste materials and cellular debris.
