Células Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True.
What structure surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits?
The cell membrane.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus.
What is the function of ribosomes?
To synthesize proteins.
Which organelle is responsible for energy production?
Mitochondria.
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?
Cytoplasm.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane? A) Protection B) Communication C) Photosynthesis D) Regulation
C) Photosynthesis.
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids.
True or False: The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins.
True.
What organelle is involved in detoxifying harmful substances?
Peroxisomes.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for cell division.
mitochondria.
Which structure is responsible for maintaining cell shape?
Cytoskeleton.
What is the function of lysosomes?
To digest waste materials and cellular debris.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a prokaryotic cell? A) Plant cell B) Animal cell C) Bacteria D) Fungi
C) Bacteria.
True or False: Plant cells have chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis.
True.
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide structure and support.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.
cytoskeleton.
What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
To store nutrients and waste products.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Mitochondria D) Golgi apparatus
C) Mitochondria.
What is the role of the plasma membrane?
To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
True or False: Eukaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.
False.
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the synthesis of lipids.
smooth endoplasmic reticulum.