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Who is credited with the discovery of cells in 1665?
Who is credited with the discovery of cells in 1665?
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
What type of organisms are Chlamydomonas and Paramoecium examples of?
What type of organisms are Chlamydomonas and Paramoecium examples of?
Which process describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
Which process describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?
What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?
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What is the main idea of cell theory?
What is the main idea of cell theory?
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Which organelle is primarily involved in protein synthesis and transport?
Which organelle is primarily involved in protein synthesis and transport?
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What is essential for cell division to occur?
What is essential for cell division to occur?
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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?
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Which structure provides structural support and protection to plant cells?
Which structure provides structural support and protection to plant cells?
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How does a hypotonic solution affect a cell?
How does a hypotonic solution affect a cell?
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What role does the Golgi Apparatus play in the cell?
What role does the Golgi Apparatus play in the cell?
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Which type of cell organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP?
Which type of cell organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP?
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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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What type of solution causes a cell to lose water and shrink?
What type of solution causes a cell to lose water and shrink?
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Which organelle is primarily involved in cellular digestion and recycling?
Which organelle is primarily involved in cellular digestion and recycling?
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What is the primary role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?
What is the primary role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?
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What is a key structural component of the cell wall in plants?
What is a key structural component of the cell wall in plants?
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In which part of the cell does protein synthesis occur?
In which part of the cell does protein synthesis occur?
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What characterizes eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What characterizes eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
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Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis in plant cells?
Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis in plant cells?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the cell membrane?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the cell membrane?
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What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
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Which type of plastid is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Which type of plastid is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
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What is a key difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is a key difference between mitosis and meiosis?
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Which of the following best describes vacuoles' function in plant cells?
Which of the following best describes vacuoles' function in plant cells?
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What role does the cell wall play in plant cells?
What role does the cell wall play in plant cells?
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In which type of cell division do gametes form?
In which type of cell division do gametes form?
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How does the structure of prokaryotic cells differ fundamentally from eukaryotic cells?
How does the structure of prokaryotic cells differ fundamentally from eukaryotic cells?
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
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Which cellular process involves the movement of water through a partially permeable membrane?
Which cellular process involves the movement of water through a partially permeable membrane?
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What is the primary purpose of meiosis in organisms?
What is the primary purpose of meiosis in organisms?
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What do cristae in mitochondria do?
What do cristae in mitochondria do?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Which of the following best describes the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the distinct characteristic of a leucoplast?
What is the distinct characteristic of a leucoplast?
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Which structure regulates the movement of materials in and out of a cell?
Which structure regulates the movement of materials in and out of a cell?
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Flashcards
What is a cell?
What is a cell?
The basic structural and functional unit of life. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
What are unicellular organisms?
What are unicellular organisms?
Organisms that consist of a single cell, such as bacteria.
What are multicellular organisms?
What are multicellular organisms?
Organisms that consist of multiple cells, such as plants and animals.
What is the plasma membrane?
What is the plasma membrane?
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what is the nucleus?
what is the nucleus?
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What is the cytoplasm?
What is the cytoplasm?
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What are cell organelles?
What are cell organelles?
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What is cell division?
What is cell division?
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What is the cell membrane?
What is the cell membrane?
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Define osmosis.
Define osmosis.
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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
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What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?
What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?
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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
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What is the cell wall?
What is the cell wall?
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What are prokaryotic cells?
What are prokaryotic cells?
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What are eukaryotic cells?
What are eukaryotic cells?
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What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of ribosomes?
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What is the function of mitochondria?
What is the function of mitochondria?
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What is the function of chloroplasts?
What is the function of chloroplasts?
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What is the function of lysosomes?
What is the function of lysosomes?
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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
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Cell
Cell
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Plasma Membrane
Plasma Membrane
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Cell Wall
Cell Wall
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Nucleus
Nucleus
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Lysosomes
Lysosomes
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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Plastids
Plastids
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Vacuoles
Vacuoles
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Mitosis
Mitosis
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Meiosis
Meiosis
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Gametes
Gametes
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Osmosis
Osmosis
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Prokaryotic Cell
Prokaryotic Cell
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Eukaryotic Cell
Eukaryotic Cell
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Study Notes
Cell Discovery and Types
- Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665, observing them in cork using a microscope.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek later discovered free-living cells in pond water.
- Robert Brown identified the nucleus in 1831.
- Cells are the basic structural and functional units of all living organisms.
- Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell (e.g., bacteria, Chlamydomonas, Paramoecium).
- Multicellular organisms consist of multiple cells (e.g., plants, animals).
Cell Structure
- Plasma membrane: Outer layer separating the cell from its surroundings; selectively permeable.
- Nucleus: Cell's control center, containing DNA.
- Cytoplasm: Gel-like substance inside the cell, containing organelles and various activities occur here.
Cell Membrane Function
- Selectively permeable: Controls what enters and exits the cell.
- Diffusion: Movement of substances from high to low concentration.
- Osmosis: Water movement from high to low water concentration across a semipermeable membrane.
Cell Organelles and Functions
- Nucleus: Control center, directs cell activities.
- Mitochondria: Energy production.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Protein synthesis and transport.
- Lysosomes: Cellular digestion and waste removal.
- Ribosomes: Protein synthesis.
Cell Division
- Mitosis: Cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells. Essential for growth, repair and asexual reproduction.
- Meiosis: Cell division resulting in four genetically different daughter cells (gametes). Essential for sexual reproduction/creating gametes.
Cell Theory
- Cell theory states all living things are composed of cells and cells are the basic units of life.
Cellular Processes
- Cellular respiration: Process by which cells generate energy from glucose.
- Photosynthesis: Process by which cells use sunlight to produce glucose (in plants and some microorganisms).
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic cells: Lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Smaller. (e.g., bacteria)
- Eukaryotic cells: Contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Larger. (e.g., plants, animals)
Additional Organelles and Functions (Eukaryotic)
- Golgi apparatus: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.
- Lysosomes: Digest waste materials.
- Mitochondria: Powerhouse of the cell, ATP production.
- Plastids (plants): Photosynthesis (chloroplasts), storage (e.g., starch).
- Vacuoles: Storage of water, nutrients, and waste.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Rough ER (protein synthesis), smooth ER (lipid synthesis).
Cell Walls and Plant Cells
- Cell wall (plants): Rigid outer layer providing support and protection.
- Osmosis in plant cells: Cell walls protect plant cells from bursting in hypotonic solutions.
Osmosis Experiment
- Hypotonic solution: Higher water concentration outside the cell, cell swells.
- Isotonic solution: Equal water concentration inside and outside the cell, no net movement.
- Hypertonic solution: Lower water concentration outside the cell, cell shrinks.
- The experiment involved potato cups to show osmosis by placing them in different solutions.
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Explore the fascinating history and structure of cells in this quiz. From Robert Hooke's discovery of cells in cork to the distinctions between unicellular and multicellular organisms, this quiz tests your knowledge of essential cell biology concepts. Additionally, learn about the key components and functions of the cell membrane.