Cell Structures and Scientists Quiz
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Cell Structures and Scientists Quiz

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Match the structure or scientist with their correct description:

Ribosome = A. Site of protein synthesis Golgi apparatus = B. Packages and modifies cellular products Mitochondrion = C. 'Powerhouse' of the cell Robert Hooke = D. Discovered and named cells using cork slices Anton Van Leeuwenhoek = E. Observed live cells and 'animalcules' Matthias Schleiden = F. Proposed that plants are made of cells Theodor Schwann = G. Suggested animals are made of cells Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum = H. Involved in making proteins and contains ribosomes Lysosome = I. Digests and removes waste materials, also called the 'suicidal bag' Rudolph Virchow = J. Proposed that all cells come from pre-existing cells

The nucleus controls all cellular activities.

True

Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

False

Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Osmosis is a type of active transport.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cell wall is found in both plant and animal cells.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for protein synthesis.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Phospholipids form the basic structure of the cell membrane.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Glycolysis is part of cellular respiration and takes place in the cytoplasm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lysosomes break down foreign materials and are involved in autophagy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Golgi apparatus helps in the synthesis of ATP.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

<p>Lipid synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the nucleus?

<p>Genetic control center</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?

<p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process moves molecules from a high to low concentration across a membrane without energy?

<p>Diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure contains digestive enzymes to break down waste in a cell?

<p>Lysosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about prokaryotic cells?

<p>They have membrane-bound organelles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular process involves the production of energy in the form of ATP?

<p>Cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the cell is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?

<p>Ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid inside the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, called?

<p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for storing materials such as water and nutrients?

<p>Vacuole</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed that all living organisms are made of cells?

<p>Matthias Schleiden</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure allows the prokaryotic cell to move?

<p>Flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of moving large molecules into the cell using vesicles is called:

<p>Endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following molecules makes up the bilayer of cell membranes?

<p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organelle does cellular respiration take place?

<p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heads of phospholipids in the cell membrane are:

<p>Hydrophilic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is described as the 'suicidal bag' because it digests foreign materials?

<p>Lysosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

The matrix of the cytoplasm is referred to as:

<p>Cytosol</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Kreb Cycle is part of:

<p>Cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first discovered and named the cell?

<p>Robert Hooke</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is primarily responsible for oxidation reactions and breaking down hydrogen peroxide?

<p>Peroxisome</p> Signup and view all the answers

The centrosome contains which structure, essential for cell division?

<p>Centrioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is produced during the Kreb Cycle?

<p>NADH and FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main product of the Preparatory Reaction in cellular respiration is:

<p>Acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fermentation is a process that takes place:

<p>Without the use of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matching Structure and Scientist Descriptions

  • Ribosome: Site of protein synthesis.
  • Golgi apparatus: Packages and modifies cellular products.
  • Mitochondrion: Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell, responsible for energy production.
  • Robert Hooke: Discovered and named cells using cork slices.
  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek: Observed live cells, referred to them as "animalcules."
  • Matthias Schleiden: Proposed that plants are made of cells.
  • Theodor Schwann: Suggested that animals are made of cells.
  • Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum: Involved in making proteins and contains ribosomes.
  • Lysosome: Digests waste materials, often called the "suicidal bag."
  • Rudolph Virchow: Proposed that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

True or False Statements

  • The nucleus is the control center of all cellular activities.
  • Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.
  • Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.
  • Osmosis is a form of passive transport, not active transport.
  • The cell wall is present only in plant cells, not in animal cells.
  • The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is not directly responsible for protein synthesis.
  • Phospholipids are the fundamental components of the cell membrane.
  • Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm and is a part of cellular respiration.
  • Lysosomes break down foreign materials and play a role in autophagy.
  • The Golgi apparatus is not involved in ATP synthesis.

Multiple Choice Questions Overview

  • Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum: Functions primarily in lipid synthesis.
  • Nucleus: Acts as the genetic control center of the cell.
  • Golgi Apparatus: Involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins.
  • Diffusion: A passive process moving molecules from high to low concentration.
  • Lysosome: Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste.
  • Prokaryotic Cells: Do not possess membrane-bound organelles.
  • Cellular Respiration: The process that produces ATP.
  • Ribosome: Responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.
  • Cytoplasm: Fluid within the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus.
  • Vacuole: Serves as a storage organelle for substances like water and nutrients.
  • Cell Theory: All living organisms are composed of cells, proposed by multiple scientists including Schleiden and Schwann.
  • Prokaryotic Cell Movement: Achieved through structures like flagella.
  • Endocytosis: Process for moving large molecules into the cell.
  • Phospholipids: Form the bilayer structure of cell membranes.
  • Mitochondria: Site of cellular respiration.
  • Phospholipid Heads: Hydrophilic in nature.
  • Lysosome: Known as the "suicidal bag" for its waste-digesting function.
  • Cytosol: The matrix of the cytoplasm.
  • Krebs Cycle: A component of cellular respiration.
  • Robert Hooke: First scientist to discover and name the cell.
  • Peroxisome: Primarily involved in oxidation reactions and breaking down hydrogen peroxide.
  • Centrosome: Contains centrioles, essential for cell division.
  • Krebs Cycle Products: NADH and FADH2 are produced during this cycle.
  • Preparatory Reaction: Produces Acetyl CoA during cellular respiration.
  • Fermentation: Occurs without the presence of oxygen.

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