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What is the function of the Cell Membrane?
What is the function of the Cell Membrane?
- Transports materials throughout the cell
- Stores food and water
- Structure and support for the cell (correct)
- Provides energy
What surrounds all parts of the cell within the membrane?
What surrounds all parts of the cell within the membrane?
- Vacuole
- Cytoplasm (correct)
- Nucleus
- Cell Wall
What is the role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?
What is the role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?
- Provides energy
- Regulates ins and outs
- Transport of materials throughout the cell (correct)
- Stores food
What do Golgi Bodies do?
What do Golgi Bodies do?
What is the function of Mitochondrion?
What is the function of Mitochondrion?
What is the function of the Nucleus?
What is the function of the Nucleus?
What does a Vacuole store?
What does a Vacuole store?
What is the function of the Cell Wall?
What is the function of the Cell Wall?
Chloroplasts are involved in cellular respiration.
Chloroplasts are involved in cellular respiration.
Animal cells have a cell wall.
Animal cells have a cell wall.
What is the basic unit of life?
What is the basic unit of life?
What type of cell does not have a nucleus?
What type of cell does not have a nucleus?
What is a complex cell that contains a nucleus and organelles?
What is a complex cell that contains a nucleus and organelles?
What term describes cell parts with specialized functions?
What term describes cell parts with specialized functions?
Which of the following structures are found in a plant cell?
Which of the following structures are found in a plant cell?
What is the jelly-like substance found in cells that the organelles float in?
What is the jelly-like substance found in cells that the organelles float in?
What is known as the control center of the cell, containing DNA?
What is known as the control center of the cell, containing DNA?
What organelle is where photosynthesis takes place in plant cells?
What organelle is where photosynthesis takes place in plant cells?
What organelle produces energy in the cell?
What organelle produces energy in the cell?
What does a Vacuole store?
What does a Vacuole store?
Study Notes
Cell Components
- Cell Membrane: Acts as a protective barrier, regulating transport of substances in and out of the cell.
- Cytoplasm: Gel-like substance inside the cell membrane, housing organelles and facilitating biochemical reactions.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Network of membranes responsible for transporting materials within the cell.
- Golgi Bodies: Functions similarly to the ER, modifying and packaging proteins and lipids for distribution.
- Mitochondrion: Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell, it generates energy through cellular respiration.
- Nucleus: Functions as the control center, containing genetic information (DNA) and regulating cell activities.
Storage and Support Structures
- Vacuole: Storage organelle for water, nutrients, and waste; larger in plant cells.
- Cell Wall: Rigid layer providing structural support and protection, found in plant cells.
Photosynthesis and Energy
- Chloroplast: Organelle unique to plant cells, where photosynthesis occurs to convert light energy into chemical energy.
Cell Types
- Prokaryote: Simple, single-celled organisms without a nucleus; examples include bacteria.
- Eukaryote: More complex cells that contain a nucleus and organelles; includes plant and animal cells.
Distinctions Between Plant and Animal Cells
- Plant Cell: Characterized by the presence of a cell wall, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and a large central vacuole.
- Animal Cell: Lacks a cell wall and chloroplasts. Typically has smaller vacuoles.
Organelles and Functions
- Organelles: Specialized structures within a cell, each performing distinct functions essential for cell survival and operation.
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