16 Questions
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
Which organelle generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions?
Mitochondria
What is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
Chemical energy
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
Controls and regulates the activities of the cell
Which part of the cell separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment?
Cell membrane
In which organelle are toxic substances transported out of the cell?
Cell membrane
What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
Generating most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
Which part of the cell is responsible for separating the interior of the cell from the outside environment?
Cell membrane
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
Controlling and regulating the activities of the cell
Which organelle carries out the transport of toxic substances out of the cell?
Cell membrane
What is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
Chemical energy
In addition to providing structural support for a cell, what is another function of the cell membrane?
Regulating transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
Which organelle is responsible for carrying out metabolic activities in a cell?
Mitochondria
What is one of the main functions of cytoplasm in a cell?
Regulating transport of materials
Apart from carrying genes, what other function does the nucleus perform in a cell?
Controlling and regulating cell activities
What is one primary function of the lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
Separating interior of the cell from outside environment
Learn about the structure of a cell, including its three main parts: the plasma membrane, the cytoplasm, and the nucleus. Understand the composition of the cell membrane and its function as a semipermeable barrier.
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