Iw Flashcards
True or False: Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the outer boundary of the cell.
Cell membrane
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum? (A) Protein synthesis (B) Lipid synthesis (C) DNA replication
B) Lipid synthesis
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?
Cytoplasm
True or False: The Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying and packaging proteins.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ contains the genetic material of the cell.
Nucleus
What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?
Digestion and waste removal
Multiple Choice: Which structure is primarily involved in the synthesis of ATP? (A) Ribosome (B) Chloroplast (C) Mitochondria
C) Mitochondria
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Regulate what enters and exits the cell
True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ provides structural support to plant cells.
Cell wall
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’? (A) Nucleus (B) Mitochondria (C) Ribosome
B) Mitochondria
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
Maintaining cell shape and facilitating movement
True or False: All cells have a cell wall.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the production of ribosomes.
Nucleolus
What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum? (A) Lipid synthesis (B) Protein modification (C) Photosynthesis
C) Photosynthesis
What is the role of peroxisomes in the cell?
Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification
True or False: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins.
Golgi apparatus
What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?
Storage of substances and maintaining turgor pressure
