12 Questions
What is the function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
Defining cell boundary
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of fatty acids and phospholipids?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the biochemical identity at the surface of animal cells known as?
Cell Coat
What is the function of the centromere on a chromosome?
Attachment point for microtubules
Which structure in a cell serves as the site for the oxidative phases of cellular respiration?
Mitochondria
In diploid organisms, how are chromosomes organized?
In homologous pairs with identical gene sites
During which phase does DNA replication or synthesis occur?
S Phase
What is the process by which a cell replicates its chromosomes and prepares for cell division?
Mitosis
What is the stage where cells that do not undergo further division enter an inactive stage known as?
Quiescent Stage (G0)
What is the phase characterized by the absence of visible chromosomes and presence of chromatin fibers in the nucleus?
Interphase
What happens during cytokinesis in the cell cycle?
Cytoplasmic division
What is the phase where the centrioles migrate, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down?
Prophase
Test your knowledge on the basic components of a cell including the plasma membrane, cell wall, cell coat, and cytoplasm. Learn about the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and the functions of each cellular component.
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