Cells - Parts of the Cell Flashcards
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What are cells?

  • Always perform photosynthesis
  • Large structures that are visible without a microscope
  • Basic units of structure and function in living things (correct)
  • Only found in plant organisms

    • What are organelles?

    A membrane-enclosed structure with a specialized function within a cell.

    What is cytoplasm?

    A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended.

    What is the function of chloroplasts?

    <p>An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are microscopic cells?

    <p>The smallest units of all living things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nucleus in a cell?

    <p>A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a vacuole?

    <p>Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are mitochondria?

    <p>The 'powerhouse' of the cell where energy is made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is energy in biological context?

    <p>The ability to do work; organisms use energy to form biological functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does respiration refer to in biology?

    <p>Breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are enzymes?

    <p>The special proteins that speed up chemical reactions of a cell to biologically useful rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ribosomes?

    <p>A cell organelle constructed in the nucleolus and functioning as the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cell wall?

    <p>Found outside the cell membrane, made mostly of cellulose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cellulose?

    <p>A substance made of sugars that is common in the cell walls of many organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cells and Organelles

    • Cells are the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms.
    • Organelles are specialized, membrane-enclosed structures within cells that perform specific functions.

    Cytoplasm and Cell Components

    • Cytoplasm is a gel-like substance that fills the cell, surrounding and supporting organelles.
    • Microscopic cells are the smallest units of life, essential to the composition of all living things.

    Nucleus and Genetic Material

    • The nucleus houses DNA and RNA, playing a crucial role in cellular growth and reproduction.

    Energy and Cell Function

    • Mitochondria are termed the "powerhouses" of the cell, responsible for energy production.
    • Energy is vital for performing biological functions and maintaining life processes.

    Storage and Transport

    • Vacuoles serve as storage units within the cell for water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.
    • The endoplasmic reticulum forms a network of passageways for the transport of proteins and materials within the cell.

    Photosynthesis and Specific Organelles

    • Chloroplasts are found in plant and algal cells, where they facilitate the process of photosynthesis.

    Protein Synthesis and Enzymatic Activity

    • Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, composed of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
    • Enzymes are specialized proteins that accelerate chemical reactions within a cell, making them biologically viable.

    Structural Features

    • The cell wall, primarily composed of cellulose, provides structural support and protection to plant cells.
    • Cellulose, made from sugar molecules, is an essential component of many organisms' cell walls.

    Respiration

    • Respiration refers to the process of breathing and is critical for energy production in organisms.

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