CELLS Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a jelly-like substance inside the cell.
cytoplasm
What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT found in plant cells? A) Chloroplasts B) Cell wall C) Centrioles D) Vacuoles
C) Centrioles
What organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?
Mitochondria
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus
Multiple choice: Which type of cell contains chlorophyll? A) Animal cell B) Plant cell C) Bacterial cell D) Fungal cell
B) Plant cell
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Provides structure and support
True or False: Animal cells have a rigid cell wall.
False
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Fill in the blank: The __________ is an organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.
Golgi apparatus
Multiple choice: Which organelle is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? A) Ribosome B) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum C) Nucleus D) Lysosome
B) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
What is the role of lysosomes?
Digestion and waste removal
True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis.
True
What structure is involved in cell division?
Centrioles
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.
cytoskeleton
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane? A) Energy production B) Protein synthesis C) Selective permeability D) DNA replication
C) Selective permeability
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids
True or False: All cells have the same shape and size.
False
What type of cell lacks membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotic cell
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.
nucleolus