Cells Flashcards
(26 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 part of the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
cell membrane.
What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria.
What is the function of ribosomes?
To synthesize proteins.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cell? A) Prokaryotic B) Eukaryotic C) Monocytic D) Archaeal
C) Monocytic.
What structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
Cell wall.
True or False: The nucleus contains the cell’s genetic material.
True.
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?
Cytoplasm.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins.
Golgi apparatus.
What is the primary function of lysosomes?
To digest waste materials and cellular debris.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in lipid synthesis? A) Ribosome B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum C) Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum D) Golgi Apparatus
B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.
What is the role of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.
True or False: Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.
True.
What is the function of the chloroplast?
To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.
Fill in the blank: The _____ helps in cell division.
centrioles.
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is involved in protein synthesis? A) Lysosome B) Ribosome C) Mitochondria D) Nucleus
B) Ribosome.
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize and process proteins.
True or False: Ribosomes can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a semi-permeable barrier that surrounds the cell.
cell membrane.
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
To provide structure and support to the cell.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known for detoxifying harmful substances? A) Golgi Apparatus B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum C) Lysosome D) Mitochondria
B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.
What is the primary role of the nucleus?
To store and protect the cell’s DNA.
