Cell Stucture + Function Flashcards
(27 cards)
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 outer layer of a cell.
cell membrane
What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Which part of the cell contains genetic material?
Nucleus
What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?
Cytoplasm
True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.
True
What structure helps plant cells maintain their shape?
Cell wall
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an organelle? A) Ribosome B) Nucleus C) Cytoplasm D) Chlorophyll
D) Chlorophyll
What is the function of ribosomes?
To make proteins
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins.
Golgi apparatus
Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
True or False: Animal cells have chloroplasts.
False
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To control what enters and exits the cell
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known for detoxifying harmful substances? A) Lysosome B) Peroxisome C) Endoplasmic Reticulum D) Nucleus
B) Peroxisome
What do we call the tiny structures inside a cell that perform specific functions?
Organelles
Fill in the blank: The _____ helps in the movement of materials within the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
True or False: Cells can only be seen with the naked eye.
False
What is the role of lysosomes?
To break down waste materials and cellular debris
What type of cell lacks a nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell
Multiple Choice: Which type of cell is a plant cell? A) Eukaryotic B) Prokaryotic
A) Eukaryotic
True or False: The vacuole is primarily used for storage.
True
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
To provide structure and support to the cell
Fill in the blank: The _____ controls cell division and reproduction.
Nucleus
