52 Questions
Who was the first scientist to observe cells under a microscope?
Robert Hooke
What did Robert Hooke observe through the microscope?
Dead cell walls of plant cells
Which scientists proposed the cell theory?
Matthias Schleiden and Rudolf Virchow
What is the main component of cork that Robert Hooke observed?
Cell walls
Which type of cells lack distinct nuclei and have few organelles that are not membrane-bound?
Prokaryotic cells
According to the cell theory, where do all cells come from?
Pre-existing cells
Where are chloroplasts mainly found in a leaf?
In the mesophyll cells
What is the function of veins in a leaf?
To export sugar to non-photosynthetic parts of the plant
What does a chloroplast consist of?
An envelope of three membranes surrounding a dense fluid called the stroma
Where does chlorophyll, the green pigment, reside in a chloroplast?
In the thylakoid space
What drives the synthesis of organic molecules in the chloroplast?
Light energy absorbed by chlorophyll
How is water delivered to the leaves?
Delivered by the veins
What are microscopic pores called that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit a leaf?
Stomata
What is the purpose of grana in a chloroplast?
To segregate the stroma from the thylakoid space
In which part of a plant are leaves responsible for exporting sugar?
The non-photosynthetic parts of the plant
What is delivered to the leaves in veins?
Water absorbed by roots
What did the invention of the microscope help scientists to study?
The composition of living organisms
Who was the first scientist to observe cells under a microscope?
Robert Hooke
What is the main concept added by Rudolf Virchow to the cell theory?
Formation of cells
Which type of cells lack distinct nuclei and have few organelles that are not membrane-bound?
Prokaryotic cells
What did Robert Hooke initially mistake the observed cells for?
Tiny boxes resembling a room
Which component characterizes living things in terms of the number of cells they have?
Multicellular or unicellular
What is the main function of chloroplasts in a leaf?
To absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen
Where are chloroplasts mainly found in a leaf?
In the mesophyll cells
What is the purpose of veins in a leaf?
To export sugar to non-photosynthetic parts of the plant
What is the function of thylakoid sacs in a chloroplast?
To segregate the stroma from the thylakoid space
Where does chlorophyll, the green pigment, reside in a chloroplast?
In the thylakoid membranes
What drives the synthesis of organic molecules in the chloroplast?
Chlorophyll
Where do leaves obtain water from?
The soil through roots
What is the role of stomata in leaves?
To absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen
What is the name of the dense fluid within a chloroplast?
The stroma
What is delivered to the leaves in veins?
Sugar and water from roots
What is the main function of the cell wall in plants?
Provides structural support and maintains shape
Which organelle is responsible for digesting excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed bacteria or viruses?
Lysosomes
What is the role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
Contains the genetic material and controls cell growth and reproduction
Which organelle converts light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis in plants?
Chloroplasts
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell?
Transports materials within the cell and between the nucleus and cytoplasm
What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton in a eukaryotic cell?
Maintains cell shape, facilitates motility, and moves organelles
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing RNA and producing ribosomes?
Nucleoplasm
What is the function of microbodies in eukaryotic cells?
Neutralize toxic materials produced during cellular metabolism
Which component of the eukaryotic cell separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm?
Nuclear membrane
What is the role of vacuoles in eukaryotic cells?
Stores water, food, and waste
Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondrion
What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Provides structural support and maintains shape
Which organelle in eukaryotic cells is responsible for sorting, packaging, and secreting cellular products?
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed bacteria or viruses
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Converts light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis
What separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells?
Nuclear membrane
Which organelle synthesizes RNA and produces ribosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Nucleoplasm
What is the function of centrioles in eukaryotic cells?
Form spindle fibers during cell division
What is the role of microbodies in eukaryotic cells?
Neutralize toxic materials produced during cellular metabolism
What is the function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
Maintains cell shape, facilitates motility, and moves organelles
Study Notes
- Eukaryotic cells have distinct nuclei and multiple membrane-bound organelles, found in animals, plants, protists, and fungi.
- Eukaryotic cells have three main components: a cell membrane (plasma membrane), a nucleus, and various organelles.
- The cell membrane (plasma membrane) is a phospholipid bilayer that separates the cell from its external environment. It is selectively permeable, allowing certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
- The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and controls its growth and reproduction. It is surrounded by the nuclear envelope, which has nuclear pores for mRNA and protein passage.
- The cytoplasm is the jelly-like material within the cell membrane that contains various organelles.
- Eukaryotic cells have several organelles with distinct functions:
- Cell wall (plants): provides structural support, maintains shape, and prevents water loss.
- Mitochondrion: generates energy in the form of ATP.
- Vacuole: stores water, food, and waste.
- Golgi apparatus: sorts, packages, and secretes cellular products.
- Lysosomes: digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed bacteria or viruses.
- Centrioles: form spindle fibers during cell division.
- Endoplasmic reticulum: transports materials within the cell and between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
- Chloroplasts (plants): converts light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
- Nuclear membrane: separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm.
- Nucleoplasm: synthesizes RNA and produces ribosomes.
- Ribosomes: assemble proteins using RNA.
- Cytoskeleton: maintains cell shape, facilitates motility, and moves organelles.
- Microbodies: neutralize toxic materials produced during cellular metabolism.
- Photosynthesis is the process by which chloroplasts in plants and other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy stored in organic compounds, primarily sugars.
- Almost all plants are photoautotrophs, which use light as an energy source to synthesize organic substances from carbon dioxide and water.
- Photosynthesis occurs in various photosynthetic organisms, including algae and some prokaryotes.
- Heterotrophs, which cannot produce their own food, obtain organic material from other organisms, making them dependent on autotrophs.
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