Cells Basic Units Of Life Flashcards
(27 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 cell theory states that all living things are made of ______.
cells.
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.
Multiple choice: Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? A) Nucleus B) Mitochondria C) Ribosome
B) Mitochondria.
What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
To synthesize proteins.
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: The ______ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus.
What structure provides support and shape to a plant cell?
Cell wall.
Multiple choice: Which organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins? A) Golgi apparatus B) Endoplasmic reticulum C) Lysosome
A) Golgi apparatus.
What process do cells use to convert glucose into energy?
Cellular respiration.
True or False: All cells in an organism have the same DNA.
True.
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize proteins and lipids.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is involved in detoxifying harmful substances.
smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
What is the function of lysosomes?
To break down waste materials and cellular debris.
Multiple choice: Which type of cell division results in two identical daughter cells? A) Meiosis B) Mitosis C) Binary fission
B) Mitosis.
What are stem cells?
Undifferentiated cells that can develop into different cell types.
True or False: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.
True.
What role do enzymes play in cellular processes?
They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.
chloroplast.
What is the main component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids.