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 two main types of cells are __________ and __________.
prokaryotic, eukaryotic
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.
Which part of the cell contains genetic material?
The nucleus
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of a plant cell?
Centrioles
What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?
Mitochondria
True or False: Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.
True
What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?
Cytoplasm
Fill in the blank: The __________ provides structural support to plant cells.
cell wall
Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?
Mitochondria
Multiple choice: Which cell structure is responsible for packaging proteins?
Golgi apparatus
What is the function of lysosomes?
To break down waste materials and cellular debris.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False
What do we call the process by which cells divide?
Cell division
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for controlling cell activities.
nucleus
What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To conduct photosynthesis.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
They have membrane-bound organelles.
What structure surrounds the cell and provides protection?
Cell membrane
Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the synthesis of lipids.
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize proteins.
True or False: All cells have a cell wall.
False
What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells?
To store nutrients and waste products.
Multiple choice: What do you call the network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape?
Cytoskeleton
