30 Questions
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
To control the passage of chemicals in and out of the cell
Which organelle contains its own DNA and is involved in energy production?
Mitochondrion
What is the primary function of the nucleus?
To control all activities of the cell
Which organelle is responsible for manufacturing RNA?
Nucleus
Which organelle is found only in plant cells and contains chlorophyll?
Chloroplast
Which stain is typically used to make plant cells more visible under a microscope?
Iodine solution
What is the primary function of the nuclear membrane?
To control the passage of material in and out of the nucleus, particularly RNA
Which of the following is a key difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?
Light microscopes use visible light while electron microscopes use electron beams
What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide structural support and protection for the plant cell
Which organelle is responsible for the production of $ ext{ATP}$, the cell's primary energy currency?
Mitochondrion
What is the main function of the nucleolus within the cell nucleus?
To manufacture RNA for the cell
Which of the following is a key difference between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane?
The cell membrane is a single layer, while the nuclear membrane is a double layer
Which of the following is NOT a key function of the cell membrane?
Regulating all activity of the cell
What is the primary difference between the nuclear membrane and the cell membrane?
The nuclear membrane has nuclear pores to control the passage of materials, while the cell membrane does not
Which organelle is responsible for the production of $\text{ATP}$, the cell's primary energy currency?
Mitochondrion
What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the cell nucleus?
To manufacture RNA
Which of the following is a key difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?
Light microscopes use visible light to magnify objects, while electron microscopes use a beam of electrons
Which organelle is found only in plant cells and contains chlorophyll?
Chloroplast
Which of the following is a key structural difference between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane?
The cell membrane is selectively permeable, while the nuclear membrane is not selectively permeable.
Which organelle is responsible for the production of $\text{ATP}$, the cell's primary energy currency, and contains its own DNA?
Mitochondrion
What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the cell nucleus?
To manufacture RNA
Which stain is typically used to make plant cells more visible under a microscope?
Iodine solution
Which of the following is a key difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?
Light microscopes use beams of light to create an image, while electron microscopes use beams of electrons.
What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide structural support and protection for the cell
Which cellular structure is responsible for controlling the passage of materials in and out of the cell?
The cell membrane
Which organelle found in plant cells contains chlorophyll and its own DNA?
The chloroplast
What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the cell nucleus?
To manufacture RNA
Which of the following is a key difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?
Light microscopes use light waves, while electron microscopes use electron beams.
What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide structural support and protection for the cell
Which organelle is responsible for the production of ATP, the cell's primary energy currency, and contains its own DNA?
The mitochondrion
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of cells, including the composition and roles of cell membrane, nucleus, and nucleolus. Learn about how scientists use microscopes to view different types of cells.
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