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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Animal cells possess a cell wall.
Animal cells possess a cell wall.
False
What is the primary component of the plant cell wall?
What is the primary component of the plant cell wall?
cellulose
Cytoplasm is approximately _____% water in many cells.
Cytoplasm is approximately _____% water in many cells.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which statement about the cell wall is TRUE?
Which statement about the cell wall is TRUE?
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Vesicles are larger than vacuoles in animal cells.
Vesicles are larger than vacuoles in animal cells.
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What do plant vacuoles contain?
What do plant vacuoles contain?
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The primary function of the vacuole in plant cells is to help maintain the cell's _____ by pressing outwards.
The primary function of the vacuole in plant cells is to help maintain the cell's _____ by pressing outwards.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of metabolic reaction?
Which of the following is NOT a type of metabolic reaction?
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Study Notes
Cell Structure
- Cells have a cell membrane, a thin layer of protein and fat, which controls what enters and leaves the cell. It is partially permeable, allowing some substances to pass through but not others.
- Plant cells have a cell wall made mainly of cellulose. This gives strength and support to the cell. The cellulose forms fibres that criss-cross over each other. The cellulose cell wall is fully permeable, allowing large molecules to pass through it.
- Cytoplasm fills most of the cell and is mostly water (around 70%). Metabolic reactions take place in the cytoplasm.
- Vacuoles are fluid-filled spaces inside cells, surrounded by a membrane. Plant cells have large, permanent vacuoles, filled with cell sap, which help maintain shape. Animal cells have smaller vacuoles called vesicles.
- Plant cells are surrounded by a cell wall, making it hard to view the cell membrane.
- Animal cells do not have a cell wall.
Cell Types
- Plant cells are surrounded by a cell wall, while animal cells are not.
- Plant cells have large permanent vacuoles whereas animal cells have smaller vacuoles (vesicles).
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Explore the fascinating world of cell biology with this quiz on cell structure and types. Learn about the differences between plant and animal cells, the components of cells such as the membrane, cytoplasm, and vacuoles. Perfect for students eager to enhance their understanding of cellular biology.