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Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of the ribosomes in a cell?
Which of the following is a characteristic of plant cells but not animal cells?
What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?
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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?
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What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in a cell?
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Study Notes
Cell Characteristics
- Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus and are typically small and simple in structure.
- Plant cells have a cell wall, which is a characteristic not found in animal cells.
Cellular Organelles
- Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in a cell.
- Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration, generating energy for the cell through the process of ATP production.
- The Golgi apparatus is primarily involved in protein modification, sorting, and packaging for transport to other areas of the cell or for secretion.
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification, and is also responsible for regulating calcium levels within the cell.
Eukaryotic Cells
- Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus, which is a characteristic that distinguishes them from prokaryotic cells.
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Test your knowledge of biology with this multiple-choice quiz designed for 12th grade students. The quiz covers topics such as prokaryotic cells, ribosomes, plant and animal cell characteristics, and the function of mitochondria.
