Nucleus Flashcards

To understand the structure of the nucleus (38 cards)

1
Q

What is the basic unit of life?

A

Cell

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2
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True or False: All cells have a nucleus.

A

False

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3
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What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

A

Cell membrane

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4
Q

Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called ______.

A

Cytoplasm

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5
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What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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6
Q

Which part of the cell is responsible for protein synthesis?

A

Ribosomes

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7
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True or False: The cell wall is present in animal cells.

A

False

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8
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

A

Protein and lipid synthesis

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9
Q

What organelle contains digestive enzymes to break down waste?

A

Lysosomes

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10
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Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?

A

Mitochondria

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11
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.

A

Cytoskeleton

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12
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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

A

Modification and packaging of proteins

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13
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells lack a defined nucleus.

A

True

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14
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What do you call the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell?

A

Plasma membrane

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15
Q

Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of lipids?

A

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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16
Q

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

A

Photosynthesis

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the control center of the cell.

18
Q

What structure provides support and protection to plant cells?

19
Q

True or False: Ribosomes can be found freely floating in the cytoplasm.

20
Q

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

A

Storage of substances and maintaining turgor pressure

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the site of ATP production in the cell.

22
Q

What is the role of the plasma membrane?

A

Regulates the entry and exit of substances

23
Q

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

24
Q

What organelle is involved in detoxifying harmful substances?

A

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

25
True or False: All cells contain DNA.
True
26
What is the function of the nucleolus?
Ribosome production
27
Fill in the blank: The ______ are structures that help in cell division.
Centrioles
28
What is the primary function of peroxisomes?
Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification
29
Which type of cell has a large central vacuole?
Plant cell
30
What is the fundamental difference between plant and animal cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
31
Which part of the cell is responsible for packaging and transporting proteins?
Golgi apparatus
32
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a double-membrane structure that contains the cell's genetic material.
Nucleus
33
What is the role of the cytoskeleton?
Provides structural support and aids in cell movement
34
True or False: Chromatin is the uncoiled form of chromosomes.
True
35
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Synthesis of proteins
36
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids
37
Fill in the blank: The ______ are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes for digestion.
Lysosomes
38
What structure helps with the movement of cells?
Flagella or cilia