Cells Flashcards
(15 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 control center of the cell.
nucleus.
What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?
Mitochondria.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic cells? A) DNA B) Ribosomes C) Nucleus D) Cell membrane
C) Nucleus.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.
True or False: Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.
True.
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?
Cytoplasm.
Fill in the blank: Ribosomes are the site of __________ synthesis.
protein.
Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins? A) Golgi apparatus B) Endoplasmic reticulum C) Lysosome D) Vacuole
A) Golgi apparatus.
What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?
To digest waste materials and cellular debris.
True or False: The cell wall is present in animal cells.
False.
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize proteins and lipids.
Fill in the blank: Cells with a defined nucleus are called __________ cells.
eukaryotic.
Multiple Choice: What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell? A) Cytoplasm B) Nucleus C) Cell membrane D) Ribosome
C) Cell membrane.
