Cells Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
What is the main function of a microscope in biology?
To magnify small objects for observation
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells have a ____________.
Nucleus
Which type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?
To generate energy (ATP)
True or False: Prokaryotic cells are usually smaller than eukaryotic cells.
True
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To control what enters and exits the cell
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells lack a ____________.
Nucleus
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
True or False: Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall.
False
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
To modify, store, and package proteins
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells have a ____________ region where their DNA is located.
Nucleoid
Which type of cell is more complex: Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
To provide structure and support
Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells have ____________-bound organelles.
Membrane
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in a cell?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
True or False: Eukaryotic cells have a circular chromosome.
False
What is the function of the lysosomes in a cell?
To break down waste materials
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells lack ____________-bound organelles.
Membrane
Which organelle is responsible for producing ribosomes in a cell?
Nucleolus
True or False: Eukaryotic cells have a flagellum for movement.
True
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
To transport proteins and lipids
