16 Questions
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells and bacteria?
Supports and protects cells
What occurs in phagocytosis?
The cell membrane surrounds the particle and forms an intracellular vacuole
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
Directs cell activities
What is the main function of chromosomes in a cell?
Carries genomic information from cell to cell
What is the definition of a cell?
The smallest unit capable of performing life functions
Which substances collectively make up the protoplasm of a cell?
Water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes
Which type of cell does not have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotic cell
What is the genetic material organized in for eukaryotic cells?
Chromosomes
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Protective
What is the process called when large particles or fragments of cells are taken into the cell?
Endocytosis
Which molecules can move rapidly across the cell membrane due to their non-polar nature?
Oxygen (O2)
What is the structure of the cell membrane?
Double layer
What is the main function of a lysosome?
Breaking down macromolecules and foreign substances
What is the role of a ribosome in protein synthesis?
Reading mRNA and translating genetic code into amino acids
What is the primary function of a vacuole in a plant cell?
Storing water and maintaining cell shape
What is the key function of a chloroplast in a plant cell?
Synthesizing food through photosynthesis
Test your knowledge about different types of cellular endocytosis including phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. Learn about how cells uptake substances and form intracellular vacuoles and vesicles.
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