18 Questions
What is the function of a lysosome in a cell?
Break down waste materials and cellular debris
How do plant cells differ from animal cells in terms of vacuoles?
Plant cells typically have one large central vacuole, while animal cells have many small vacuoles.
What is the role of chloroplasts in a plant cell?
To absorb sunlight and carry out photosynthesis
What is the main function of epithelial tissue in animals?
To cover organs and protect them from the external environment
List three types of plastids found in plant cells.
Chloroplasts, Chromoplasts, Leucoplasts
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
What is the main difference between plant cells and animal cells in terms of size?
Plant cells are bigger than animal cells.
What is the main function of the cell membrane or plasma membrane?
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
What is the function of cytoplasm in a cell?
It is the ground substance where organelles and cellular inclusions are found.
Name two structures found in eukaryotic cells that have a specific function and are surrounded by a membrane.
Nucleus, Golgi Apparatus
What is the outermost covering of animal cells called?
Cell membrane or plasma membrane.
What are flagella and cilia used for in a cell?
Movements of the cell.
What are the three main principles of cell theory?
- All living organisms are made up of one or more cells. 2. Cells are the most basic unit of life. 3. Cells only come from the division of pre-existing cells.
What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
Unicellular organisms are composed of 1 cell, while multicellular organisms are made of many cells.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
The cell membrane is a boundary that allows things into and out of the cell.
What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles, while eukaryotes have a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles.
Give an example of a unicellular organism.
Bacteria is an example of a unicellular organism.
What is the collaboration that led to the development of Cell Theory?
Rudolph Virchow collaborated with Matthias Schleiden and Theodore Schwann.
Explore the functions of cell organelles such as lysosomes, vacuoles, chloroplasts, and chromoplasts. Learn about their structures and roles in plant and animal cells.
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