72 Questions
Which organelle is responsible for generating energy through cellular respiration?
Mitochondria
What is the function of smooth ER in a cell?
Lipid synthesis
What is the main function of the Golgi Apparatus?
Packaging, modification, and secretion of proteins and other molecules
Which organelle is responsible for breaking down cellular components?
Lysosomes
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis
What provides a structural framework for the cell and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions in prokaryotic cells?
Cytoplasm
What is the main function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?
Regulating the exchange of substances between the cell and its environment
What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?
Cell Wall
Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?
Nucleoid
What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?
Flagella or Pili
Which organelle possesses its own DNA, distinct from the nuclear DNA?
Mitochondria
What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis
Which type of cell is found in bacteria and archaea?
Prokaryotic cell
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a true nucleus
Which organelle plays a crucial role in protein and lipid synthesis?
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
What is the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
Contain the genetic material (DNA) that directs cellular activities
Which type of cell possesses a complex internal organization with various organelles?
Eukaryotic cell
Where is the genetic material (DNA) housed in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleus
Which type of cell has a membrane-bound organelle that protects the genetic material from damage?
Eukaryotic cell
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a eukaryotic cell?
Protein and lipid synthesis
Which type of cell contains specialized organelles analogous to specialized organs in a multicellular organism?
Eukaryotic cell
What is the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
Contain the genetic material (DNA) that directs cellular activities
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus
Which type of cell has a more complex internal organization?
Eukaryotic cell
What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a eukaryotic cell?
Protein synthesis and lipid synthesis
What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus housing genetic material, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Where is the genetic material (DNA) typically found in prokaryotic cells?
In the cytoplasm
What organelle possesses its own DNA, distinct from the nuclear DNA?
Mitochondria
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a true nucleus
What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?
Pili
What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?
Cell wall
What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?
Processing and packaging of proteins
What is the main function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?
Regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell
What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis
What provides a structural framework for the cell and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions in prokaryotic cells?
Cell wall
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Photosynthesis
Which organelle is involved in the packaging, modification, and secretion of proteins and other molecules in eukaryotic cells?
Golgi Apparatus
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy through photosynthesis
What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Recycling cellular components
Which organelle is responsible for translating the genetic code into proteins in prokaryotic cells?
Ribosomes
What is the function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?
Regulating the exchange of substances between the cell and its environment
Which organelle is responsible for generating energy through cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in eukaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis
What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?
Cell Wall
Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?
Cytoplasm
Which organelle possesses its own DNA, distinct from the nuclear DNA in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?
Flagella
What is the function of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?
Providing a structural framework for the cell and serving as a medium for biochemical reactions
What distinguishes the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) from the smooth ER?
Presence of ribosomes on the surface
What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Recycling cellular components
What is the main function of the bacterial nucleus (nucleoid) in prokaryotic cells?
Location of the bacterial chromosome
What is the main role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?
Regulating the exchange of substances between the cell and its environment
What differentiates prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
Location of the genetic material
What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus in prokaryotic cells?
Not present in prokaryotic cells
What provides a rigid outer layer for prokaryotic cells, varying in composition depending on the type of prokaryote?
Cell Wall
Which organelle is responsible for capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy through photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplasts
What is the primary function of the ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis
What is the main role of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
Generating energy through cellular respiration
What is the main function of the Golgi Apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?
Packaging, modifying, and secreting proteins and other molecules
What is the function of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?
Provides a structural framework and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
Eukaryotic cells lack a true nucleus
What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Breaking down cellular components
Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?
Cytoplasm
What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?
Cell Wall
Which organelle is responsible for translating the genetic code into proteins in prokaryotic cells?
Ribosomes
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Converting light energy into chemical energy
What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?
Flagella
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a true nucleus
What is the function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?
Regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell
What provides a structural framework for the cell and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions in prokaryotic cells?
Cytoplasm
Which organelle is involved in the packaging, modification, and secretion of proteins and other molecules in eukaryotic cells?
Golgi Apparatus
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