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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Which structure is responsible for storing water and nutrients in plant cells?
Which structure is responsible for storing water and nutrients in plant cells?
Which of the following components is found in the Golgi apparatus?
Which of the following components is found in the Golgi apparatus?
What is the primary role of mitochondria in a cell?
What is the primary role of mitochondria in a cell?
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What is the function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?
What is the function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?
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What type of organelle is the endoplasmic reticulum, and what is its primary role?
What type of organelle is the endoplasmic reticulum, and what is its primary role?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of lysosomes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of lysosomes?
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Which component is essential for carrying out photosynthesis in plant cells?
Which component is essential for carrying out photosynthesis in plant cells?
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What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
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Which structure is characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which structure is characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
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What component is unique to plant cells compared to animal cells?
What component is unique to plant cells compared to animal cells?
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In which cellular structure does cellular respiration primarily occur?
In which cellular structure does cellular respiration primarily occur?
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Which molecule serves as the primary energy carrier in cells?
Which molecule serves as the primary energy carrier in cells?
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Which process is specifically used by plants to produce glucose?
Which process is specifically used by plants to produce glucose?
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What type of molecule is RNA, and what is its primary role?
What type of molecule is RNA, and what is its primary role?
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Which of the following describes enzymes?
Which of the following describes enzymes?
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Study Notes
Cell Structure
- Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane): A semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell; regulates substance movement (e.g., transport proteins).
- Cell Wall: A rigid outer layer in plant cells, fungi, and some bacteria; provides support and protection (e.g., cellulose fibers in plant cells).
- Cytoplasm: The gel-like substance within the cell membrane; contains all cell components and organelles (e.g., ribosomes, mitochondria, cytoskeleton).
- Nucleus: Membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells; contains the cell's DNA (e.g., nuclear membrane).
- Nucleolus: A dense region within the nucleus where ribosomes are made.
- Mitochondria: Organelles that produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration (e.g., cristae, the inner membrane folds).
- Ribosomes: Small structures that make proteins by translating mRNA.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
- Rough ER: Studded with ribosomes; involved in protein synthesis.
- Smooth ER: Lacks ribosomes; involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.
- Golgi Apparatus: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles (e.g., vesicles).
- Lysosome: Organelles with digestive enzymes; break down waste materials and cellular debris (e.g., acid hydrolases).
- Vacuole: Membrane-bound sac for storage, waste disposal, and maintaining turgor pressure (e.g., water, nutrients, waste).
- Chloroplast: Organelles in plant cells; carry out photosynthesis (e.g., chlorophyll).
- Cytoskeleton: Network of protein fibers maintaining cell shape, securing organelles, and enabling movement (e.g., actin filaments, microtubules, intermediate filaments).
Cell Types
- Prokaryotic Cell: Lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles (e.g., bacteria, cell wall, single circular DNA).
- Eukaryotic Cell: More complex; has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles (e.g., animal cells, plant cells, fungi, protists).
- Plant Cell: Eukaryotic; has a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.
- Animal Cell: Eukaryotic; lacks a cell wall and chloroplasts but has lysosomes and centrioles.
Cell Processes
- Cellular Respiration: Cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water (e.g., mitochondria).
- Photosynthesis: Plants and some organisms use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen (e.g., chloroplasts, chlorophyll).
Molecular Biology & Other Vocabulary
- ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate): Primary energy carrier in cells (e.g., muscle contraction).
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid): Carries genetic instructions for growth, development, and function (e.g., genes).
- RNA (Ribonucleic Acid): Involved in protein synthesis and carrying genetic information (e.g., mRNA, tRNA, rRNA).
- Enzyme: Protein catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in cells (e.g., amylase).
- Chlorophyll: Green pigment in chloroplasts; absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
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Test your knowledge on cell structure and function with this quiz. Explore the roles of various organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes. Understand how these components contribute to the overall functioning of eukaryotic cells.
