Cell Biology Overview
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What unit is commonly used to measure the size of cells?

  • Micrometers (µm) (correct)
  • Centimeters (cm)
  • Millimeters (mm)
  • Nanometers (nm)

    • Which type of cell is considered to be among the smallest?

  • Ostrich egg cells
  • Plant cells
  • Nerve cells
  • Red blood cells (correct)

    • What composes the protoplasm of a cell?

  • Cytoplasm and nucleus (correct)
  • Nucleus and membrane
  • Cytoplasm and cell wall
  • Plasma membrane and organelles

    • What term is used for organisms made up of a single cell?

    <p>Unicellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the shapes of cells in the body?

    <p>Cell shape varies according to function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of protoplasm?

    <p>It is jelly-like and translucent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a collection of cells with a shared function called?

    <p>Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes multicellular organisms?

    <p>Organisms composed of multiple cells with specialized functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do scientists learn a lot about cells today?

    <p>Use of modern, high-magnification microscopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when a group of organs works together to perform a major life process?

    <p>Organ System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hooke observe about cells?

    <p>They are separated by walls or partitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the irregular shape of an amoeba allow it to do?

    <p>Change shape for movement and food capture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of red blood cells primarily adapted for?

    <p>Maximizing surface area for gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types is primarily responsible for carrying messages in the body?

    <p>Nerve cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do most cells have in common regarding their structure?

    <p>All contain a plasma membrane and cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

    <p>Mechanically supporting and shaping the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the nucleus typically located in plant cells?

    <p>Lateral side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cytoplasm primarily consist of?

    <p>Water and dissolved substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell wall?

    <p>Facilitating cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is found within the nucleus that enables inheritance of traits?

    <p>Chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cell membrane?

    <p>To control the passage of molecules into and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes prokaryotic cells?

    <p>They lack a nuclear membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>To control all the functions of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of organisms is classified as eukaryotes?

    <p>Plants and fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

    <p>Cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plastid is responsible for photosynthesis?

    <p>Chloroplasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural characteristic distinguishes vacuoles in plant cells from those in animal cells?

    <p>Plant cells have larger vacuoles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is associated with ribosomes?

    <p>Rough endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do leucoplasts primarily store?

    <p>Food in the form of starch, oil, and protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of cytoplasm in a cell?

    <p>Site of metabolic activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes chromoplasts?

    <p>They contain non-green pigments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure provides the plant cell's green color due to the presence of chlorophyll?

    <p>Chloroplasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cell wall?

    <p>Exchange of substances and provide structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily responsible for producing ATP?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance do vacuoles primarily store?

    <p>Prepared food and wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature do chloroplasts contain that aids their function?

    <p>Photosynthetic pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is involved in the movement of cells?

    <p>Cilia and Flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do chromosomes play in a cell?

    <p>Hold genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of plastids other than photosynthesis?

    <p>Storage of starch and oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of the cytoplasm?

    <p>Proteins and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Golgi bodies in a cell?

    <p>Secreting different types of substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for internal circulation of fluids in cells?

    <p>Cilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major difference between plant and animal cells?

    <p>Plant cells contain plastids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of mitochondria in a cell?

    <p>Energy production in the form of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if a plant cell does not have a cell wall?

    <p>It may lose shape and integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is common to both plant and animal cells?

    <p>Presence of nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cilia and flagella primarily involved in?

    <p>Locomotion and fluid circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily involved in the synthesis of proteins?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Size

    • Cells are typically microscopic, measured in micrometers (µm).
    • While most cells are microscopic, some are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
    • The ostrich egg is the largest known cell at 170 mm x 130 mm.
    • The size of a cell does not correlate with the size of the organism.

    Cell Structure

    • The cell is composed of protoplasm (cytoplasm + nucleus) enclosed by a plasma membrane.
    • The cell contains organelles, which are small structures within the cell responsible for specific functions.

    Cell Types

    • Prokaryotic cells lack a nuclear membrane and include bacteria and blue-green algae.
    • Eukaryotic cells have a nuclear membrane and include animals, plants, and fungi.

    Eukaryotic Cell Structure

    • Cell membrane (Plasma membrane): A thin, double-layered structure that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
    • Cytoplasm: A semi-fluid substance that surrounds the organelles and is the site of many chemical functions and cellular processes.
    • Nucleus: The control center of the cell, containing the genetic material (chromosomes) and directing metabolic activities.

    Plant Cells

    • Cell wall: An extra layer outside the plasma membrane, composed of cellulose. Provides structural support, protection, and permeability.
    • Plastids: Found only in plant cells, they come in three types:
      • Leucoplasts: Store food (starch, oil, protein).
      • Chromoplasts: Contain non-green pigments and provide color to flowers and fruits.
      • Chloroplasts: Contain chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis and provides green color to leaves.
    • Vacuoles: Usually larger in plant cells than in animal cells, and store salts, sugars, and pigments dissolved in water.

    Animal Cells

    • Centrioles: Aid in cell division.

    Other Important Organelles

    • Mitochondria: The powerhouses of the cell, responsible for cellular respiration and ATP production.
    • Endoplasmic reticulum (ER): A network of membranes involved in transportation and synthesis within the cell.
      • Rough ER: Contains ribosomes.
      • Smooth ER: Lacks ribosomes.
    • Golgi bodies: Secrete substances like enzymes.
    • Ribosomes: Small particles responsible for protein synthesis.

    Cilia and Flagella

    • Cilia: Fine, hair-like structures that aid in movement, multiple per cell.
    • Flagella: Long, whip-like structures, usually only one or two per cell.

    Key Differences Between Plant and Animal Cells

    • Cell wall: Present in plant cells, absent in animal cells.
    • Plastids: Present in plant cells, absent in animal cells.
    • Vacuoles: Larger in plant cells, smaller or absent in animal cells.

    Organelles and their functions:

    • Cell wall: Provides rigidity and shape to the cell, controls the movement of substances between the cytoplasm and surroundings.
    • Nucleus: Controls all metabolic activities, passes genetic information to the next generation during reproduction.
    • Genes: Hold genetic information.
    • Vacuoles: Store prepared food, wastes, and other metabolic products.
    • Plastids: Chloroplast: photosynthesis, Chromoplast: color to flowers and fruits, Leucoplast: store starch, oils and proteins.
    • Mitochondria: Produce ATP through respiration, oxidation of food.
    • Cilia, Flagella: Movement of the cell.
    • Cytoplasm: Holds the structure of the cell, facilitates intracellular transport.

    Now I Know That

    • Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of life.
    • Cells were first discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665.
    • Cells come in different shapes and sizes.
    • Some organisms consist of one cell (unicellular), while others are made up of many cells (multicellular).
    • Single-celled organisms perform all essential functions using only one cell, while multicellular organisms utilize various cells for different functions.

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