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What is the primary role of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the primary role of the nucleus in a cell?
- Breaks down waste materials
- Transportation of molecules
- Control center that contains DNA (correct)
- Site of protein synthesis
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
- Lysosome
- Mitochondria (correct)
- Chloroplast
- Golgi Body
How does the structure of the cell membrane contribute to its function?
How does the structure of the cell membrane contribute to its function?
- It provides energy for cellular processes.
- It acts as a rigid structure for protection.
- Embedded proteins facilitate communication and transport. (correct)
- The phospholipid bilayer is impermeable to all substances.
Which organelle is primarily involved in the synthesis of proteins?
Which organelle is primarily involved in the synthesis of proteins?
What function do lysosomes serve in a cell?
What function do lysosomes serve in a cell?
Which of the following statements about eukaryotic cells is true?
Which of the following statements about eukaryotic cells is true?
What is one defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?
What is one defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum within the cell?
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum within the cell?
Flashcards
System
System
A complex organization formed from smaller parts working together, like a machine with many interconnecting pieces.
Cell
Cell
The basic unit of life, containing all the necessary components for survival and reproduction.
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
The process of converting light energy into chemical energy (sugar) in plants.
Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration
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Nucleus
Nucleus
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
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Study Notes
Science Themes Unified Study of Life
- Biological Systems involve complex organisation formed from smaller parts, showing arrangement and interactions.
- Cellular Basis of Life: All organisms are made of cells. Multicellular organisms have specialized cells, whose interactions determine development and survival.
Form and Function
- Structure relates to function.
Reproduction and Inheritance
- Organisms reproduce their own kind.
- All cells contain DNA, the genetic material.
Interaction with Environment
- Organisms react to environmental stimuli and exchange materials.
Energy and Life
- Life processes use chemical energy (carbohydrates and lipids).
Regulation
- Homeostasis regulates internal conditions.
Adaptation and Evolution
- Inherited traits enhance survival and reproduction through adaptation and evolution.
- Natural selection favors individuals with traits beneficial for survival.
- Population is a group of the same species.
Biology and Society
- DNA, medicine, agriculture, and environmental issues are interlinked.
Scientific Inquiry
- Asking questions, observing and experimenting are necessary for learning.
- The basic unit of life is the cell.
Cell Organelles
- Cell membrane: cell boundary, made of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.
- Nucleus: Control center of the cell, containing DNA.
- Cytoskeleton: Helps move cell organelles.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum: Cell's highway for transport (Rough ER has ribosomes, smooth ER doesn't).
- Ribosomes: Sites of protein synthesis.
- Golgi apparatus: Transports and stores molecules.
- Lysosomes: Cell's garbage disposal.
- Mitochondria: Powerhouses of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs.
- Chloroplasts: Perform photosynthesis in plant cells.
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