18 Questions
What is the primary function of the lysosome in a eukaryotic cell?
Digesting food or cellular invaders
Which organelle is considered the 'solar panel' of the plant cell?
The chloroplast
Which of the following is a unique feature of plant cells compared to animal cells?
The presence of a cell wall
What is the main function of the central vacuole in a plant cell?
Storing water and other materials
Which of the following is not a eukaryotic cell?
A bacterial cell
What is the primary function of the lysosome in a eukaryotic cell?
Recycling cellular components
Which of the following is NOT a major characteristic of a cell?
Can regenerate after being cut into pieces
According to the cell theory, which of the following statements is correct?
All organisms are composed of cells
Which of the following best describes the term 'eukaryotic cell'?
A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Which of the following structures is NOT typically found in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleoid
Which of the following best describes the role of ribosomes in a cell?
They are involved in the synthesis of proteins
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not
What is a common characteristic of all cells?
Presence of a nucleoid or nucleus
Which type of microscope is needed to resolve structures 0.2nm apart?
Electron microscope
What is a shared feature between animal and plant cells?
Plasma membrane as a phospholipid bilayer
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes on the rough endoplasmic reticulum
In which type of cell would you expect to find a nucleoid instead of a nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell
What limits the size of a cell based on material diffusion?
As cell size increases, it takes longer for material to diffuse
Test your knowledge about the basic principles of cell theory, including the limitations posed by cell size and the use of microscopes to visualize cells. Explore concepts related to cell lineage and the diffusion of materials within cells.
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