unit 1 cc6

Lysosomes break down cellular debris and foreign material with enzymes.

Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.

Chloroplasts carry out photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

<p>Peroxisomes contain enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide and other reactive oxygen species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cytoskeleton provides support and structure to the cell, and is involved in cell movement and division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus or organelles, and their genetic material is in the cytoplasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The plasma membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer and acts as a selectively permeable barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cell wall is composed of cellulose and provides support and protection to plant cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cytoskeleton provides support, structure, and is involved in cell movement and division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cytoskeleton is composed of actin filaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. Actin filaments are involved in cell movement, shape, and division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intermediate filaments are thicker than actin filaments and are found in all eukaryotic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are involved in providing support to the cell and are also important for cell-to-cell adhesion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Microtubules are the thickest of the three types of filaments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The function of microtubules is not specified in the given text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intermediate filaments are thicker than actin filaments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing support to the cell and cell-to-cell adhesion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intermediate filaments are found in all eukaryotic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Microtubules are thicker than intermediate filaments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two main types of cells are eukaryotic and prokaryotic. Eukaryotic cells are more complex and have a true nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not have a true nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two organelles found in eukaryotic cells are the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the Golgi apparatus. The ER transports materials throughout the cell, while the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and lipids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membranes that transport materials throughout the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Golgi apparatus is a series of flattened sacs that modify and package proteins and lipids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions. They contribute to the overall function of eukaryotic cells by carrying out essential cellular processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plant cells have additional organelles like chloroplasts and a cell wall, which are not present in animal cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eukaryotic cells are more complex and have a true nucleus, while prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nucleus in eukaryotic cells houses the cell's genetic material, which is crucial for controlling cellular activities and inheritance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The genetic material in eukaryotic cells contains the instructions for cellular activities and inheritance, playing a vital role in the cell's function and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eukaryotic cells have a variety of organelles and a true nucleus, which contribute to their complexity and enable them to perform diverse functions within an organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus and are more complex than prokaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ER transports materials throughout the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized structures that perform specific functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The image is related to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The image is related to the Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers