Cell Structure and Types
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What is the primary function of the mitochondria in cells?

  • Protein synthesis
  • Storing genetic material
  • Providing energy to the cell through aerobic respiration (correct)
  • Regulating cell growth
  • What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

  • Presence of cytoplasm
  • Presence of a nucleus
  • Presence of a cell wall (correct)
  • Presence of mitochondria
  • What is the function of the cell membrane?

  • To control which substances can pass in and out of the cell (correct)
  • To store genetic material
  • To synthesize proteins
  • To provide energy to the cell
  • What is the function of chlorophyll in plant cells?

    <p>To absorb light energy for photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Lack of a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

    <p>To synthesize proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nucleus in cells?

    <p>To contain the genetic material or DNA of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cytoplasm in cells?

    <p>Where chemical reactions take place and other subcellular structures are suspended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many cells are present in an adult human?

    <p>Over 40 trillion cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

    <p>To store cell sap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Cells are the basic building blocks of life, and they are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently. • Cells are the smallest units of life that can divide into new cells, and in multicellular organisms like animals and plants, this division leads to growth or replacement of dead cells. • An adult human contains over 40 trillion cells, which are divided into hundreds of different types, such as skin cells, blood cells, and more. • Cells are surrounded by a cell membrane that controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell. • Both animal and plant cells have a nucleus that contains the genetic material or DNA of the cell, controlling the cell's activities. • Both types of cells are filled with a gel-like substance called cytoplasm, where chemical reactions take place and other subcellular structures are suspended. • Mitochondria are present in both animal and plant cells, providing energy to the cell through aerobic respiration. • Ribosomes are also present in both types of cells, serving as the site of protein synthesis. • Plant cells have additional structures, including a rigid cell wall made of cellulose, a permanent vacuole containing cell sap, and chloroplasts where photosynthesis occurs. • Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, a green substance that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis, making plant leaves green. • Bacterial cells are prokaryotic, consisting of a single cell, and lack mitochondria, chloroplasts, and a nucleus. • Bacterial cells have a cell membrane, cell wall, ribosomes, and cytoplasm, but their genetic material is a single circular strand of DNA that floats in the cytoplasm. • Some bacteria have additional small rings of DNA called plasmids, which carry extra genes like antibiotic resistance. • Some bacteria also have flagella, thread-like structures that allow them to move around.

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    Learn about the basic structure and function of cells, including the cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, and organelles. This quiz covers the differences between animal, plant, and bacterial cells, and their unique characteristics.

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