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Match the structure or scientist with their correct description:
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.
The nucleus controls all cellular activities.
True
Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False
Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.
Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.
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Osmosis is a type of active transport.
Osmosis is a type of active transport.
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The cell wall is found in both plant and animal cells.
The cell wall is found in both plant and animal cells.
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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for protein synthesis.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for protein synthesis.
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Phospholipids form the basic structure of the cell membrane.
Phospholipids form the basic structure of the cell membrane.
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Glycolysis is part of cellular respiration and takes place in the cytoplasm.
Glycolysis is part of cellular respiration and takes place in the cytoplasm.
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Lysosomes break down foreign materials and are involved in autophagy.
Lysosomes break down foreign materials and are involved in autophagy.
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The Golgi apparatus helps in the synthesis of ATP.
The Golgi apparatus helps in the synthesis of ATP.
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Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the main function of the nucleus?
What is the main function of the nucleus?
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Which structure is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?
Which structure is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?
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What process moves molecules from a high to low concentration across a membrane without energy?
What process moves molecules from a high to low concentration across a membrane without energy?
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Which structure contains digestive enzymes to break down waste in a cell?
Which structure contains digestive enzymes to break down waste in a cell?
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Which of the following is NOT true about prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT true about prokaryotic cells?
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Which cellular process involves the production of energy in the form of ATP?
Which cellular process involves the production of energy in the form of ATP?
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Which part of the cell is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
Which part of the cell is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
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What is the fluid inside the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, called?
What is the fluid inside the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, called?
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Which organelle is responsible for storing materials such as water and nutrients?
Which organelle is responsible for storing materials such as water and nutrients?
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Who proposed that all living organisms are made of cells?
Who proposed that all living organisms are made of cells?
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What structure allows the prokaryotic cell to move?
What structure allows the prokaryotic cell to move?
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The process of moving large molecules into the cell using vesicles is called:
The process of moving large molecules into the cell using vesicles is called:
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Which of the following molecules makes up the bilayer of cell membranes?
Which of the following molecules makes up the bilayer of cell membranes?
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In which organelle does cellular respiration take place?
In which organelle does cellular respiration take place?
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The heads of phospholipids in the cell membrane are:
The heads of phospholipids in the cell membrane are:
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Which organelle is described as the 'suicidal bag' because it digests foreign materials?
Which organelle is described as the 'suicidal bag' because it digests foreign materials?
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The matrix of the cytoplasm is referred to as:
The matrix of the cytoplasm is referred to as:
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The Kreb Cycle is part of:
The Kreb Cycle is part of:
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Who first discovered and named the cell?
Who first discovered and named the cell?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for oxidation reactions and breaking down hydrogen peroxide?
Which structure is primarily responsible for oxidation reactions and breaking down hydrogen peroxide?
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The centrosome contains which structure, essential for cell division?
The centrosome contains which structure, essential for cell division?
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Which of the following is produced during the Kreb Cycle?
Which of the following is produced during the Kreb Cycle?
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The main product of the Preparatory Reaction in cellular respiration is:
The main product of the Preparatory Reaction in cellular respiration is:
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Fermentation is a process that takes place:
Fermentation is a process that takes place:
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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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