18 Questions
What is the main component of the plant cell wall?
Cellulose
Which organelle is responsible for capturing light energy in plant cells?
Chloroplast
Which type of vacuole in a plant cell helps in maintaining the size and turgidity of the cell?
Central vacuole
Which component of the cytoskeleton gives shape to the cell and supports its internal parts?
Microfilament
What distinguishes a plant cell from an animal cell?
Presence of chloroplasts
In which kingdom did Carl Linnaeus categorize plants?
Regnum Vegetable
What term did Ernst Haeckel coin in 1866 to categorize single-celled organisms?
Protista
Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
Which type of cell contains a true nucleus bounded by a membranous nuclear envelope?
Eukaryotic cell
What is the function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
Functions as a selective barrier and allows sufficient passage of nutrients and waste
Where does protein synthesis occur in the cell?
Free ribosomes in the cytosol
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Where does the synthesis of ribosomes and rRNA occur in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleolus
What is the main function of lysosomes in a cell?
Digestive compartments with strong hydrolytic enzymes
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Contain a true nucleus bounded by a membranous nuclear envelope
Which cellular part functions as a selective barrier and allows sufficient passage of nutrients and waste?
Plasma membrane
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
Manufacture, process, and package of certain macromolecules
Where do free ribosomes produce proteins needed in the cell?
Cytoplasm (within the cell)
Test your knowledge of cytology, the study of cells, and the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Explore the cellular parts and functions such as the plasma membrane and more.
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