11 Questions
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Regulate movement of materials
Which organelle is responsible for storage, modification, and packaging of substances in the cell?
Golgi apparatus
What is the function of plastids in plant cells?
Store pigments
Which structure separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells?
Double-layered membrane
What process involves cells dividing to form gametes for reproduction?
Meiosis
Which feature allows plant, fungi, and bacteria cells to exist in hypotonic environments?
Cell wall
Why do the daughter cells produced by meiosis have half the number of chromosomes compared to the mother cells?
To facilitate gamete formation
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in a cell?
Photosynthesis
What is the main purpose of a central vacuole in plant cells?
Maintaining turgidity and storing substances
How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells divide by binary fission
Why do cells in organisms divide?
For growth of body, replacing dead cells, and forming gametes
Explore the fundamental unit of life - the cell, and learn about its structure and function. Discover how the cell membrane and cell wall work together to regulate movement of materials and provide support.
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