Cytoplasm And Cell Organelles Flashcards
What is the gel-like substance within the cell called?
Cytoplasm
True or False: The cytoplasm is found only in prokaryotic cells.
False
Fill in the blank: The cytoplasm is composed mainly of ______.
water
What are the organelles that perform specific functions within the cytoplasm?
Cell organelles
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
What is the main function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid and protein synthesis.
True
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?
Golgi apparatus
Short Answer: What is the function of lysosomes?
Digestion of waste materials and cellular debris
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a network of protein filaments that helps maintain cell shape.
cytoskeleton
What structure is involved in the synthesis of ATP?
Mitochondria
True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.
False
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Lipid synthesis and detoxification
Fill in the blank: The _______ serves as a selective barrier, regulating what enters and leaves the cell.
plasma membrane
Short Answer: What role do peroxisomes play in the cell?
Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of harmful substances
What is the jelly-like substance that fills the space between organelles called?
Cytosol
True or False: The nucleolus is located within the nucleus and is involved in ribosome production.
True
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is often referred to as the ‘cell’s command center’?
Nucleus
What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells?
Storage of nutrients and waste products
Fill in the blank: _______ are the sites of protein synthesis.
Ribosomes
Short Answer: Describe the function of the cytoskeleton.
Provides structural support and aids in cell movement
True or False: Centrioles are involved in cell division.
True
Multiple Choice: What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
Modification and packaging of proteins