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What is the primary role of ribosomes within a cell?
What is the primary role of ribosomes within a cell?
- Synthesizing proteins (correct)
- Controlling cellular activities
- Removing excess water
- Releasing energy from sugars
Which cell organelle is responsible for the synthesis, packaging, and distribution of materials within the cell?
Which cell organelle is responsible for the synthesis, packaging, and distribution of materials within the cell?
- Golgi bodies (correct)
- Ribosome
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Mitochondria
What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
- Aiding in photosynthesis (correct)
- Removing excess water
- Controlling the cell's activities
- Releasing energy
Which of the following structures provides mechanical support and protection to plant cells?
Which of the following structures provides mechanical support and protection to plant cells?
In animal cells, what role does the cell membrane play?
In animal cells, what role does the cell membrane play?
Which organelle is the primary site for respiration and energy release in both plant and animal cells?
Which organelle is the primary site for respiration and energy release in both plant and animal cells?
Plant cells store lipids as oils whereas animal cells store them as fats. Which statement accurately describes the role of the lipids or fats when the cell requires energy?
Plant cells store lipids as oils whereas animal cells store them as fats. Which statement accurately describes the role of the lipids or fats when the cell requires energy?
What is transported via the endoplasmic reticulum within the cytoplasm?
What is transported via the endoplasmic reticulum within the cytoplasm?
Consider a plant cell that has been genetically modified to lack a functional vacuole. How would this affect the cell's health?
Consider a plant cell that has been genetically modified to lack a functional vacuole. How would this affect the cell's health?
A researcher discovers a new type of cell that contains a nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, but lacks a cell wall. Additionally, the cell stores lipids as cholesterol. Based on these characteristics, how should this cell be classified?
A researcher discovers a new type of cell that contains a nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, but lacks a cell wall. Additionally, the cell stores lipids as cholesterol. Based on these characteristics, how should this cell be classified?
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What is a cell?
What is a cell?
The smallest structural and functional unit of life.
What is the Nucleus?
What is the Nucleus?
The control center of the cell, regulating all its activities.
What is Mitochondria?
What is Mitochondria?
The site of respiration where energy is released from sugars.
What is a Vacuole?
What is a Vacuole?
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What is a Ribosome?
What is a Ribosome?
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What is a Chloroplast?
What is a Chloroplast?
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What are Golgi bodies?
What are Golgi bodies?
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What is a cell wall?
What is a cell wall?
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What is a Cell membrane?
What is a Cell membrane?
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What is Endoplasmic reticulum?
What is Endoplasmic reticulum?
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Study Notes
- A cell represents the smallest, fundamental unit of life, driving all biological processes.
- Plant and animal cells constitute the two primary cell types.
- Plant cells constitute the basic units of life in plants.
- Animal cells constitute the fundamental unit of life in animals.
Plant Cell Features:
- Chloroplast
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Cell wall
- Golgi body
- Ribosome
- Cytoplasm
Animal Cell Features:
- Nucleus
- Cell membrane
- Mitochondria
- Cell wall
- Golgi body
- Ribosome
- Cytoplasm
Cell Organelle Functions:
- Nucleus: Controls all cellular activities.
- Mitochondria: Serves as the site for respiration, facilitating energy release from sugars.
- Vacuole: Aids in eliminating excess water from the cell.
- Ribosome: Facilitates protein synthesis.
- Chloroplast: Contains chlorophyll, supporting photosynthesis in green plants.
- Golgi bodies: Synthesizes, packages, and distributes materials within the cell.
- Cell wall: Offers protection, shape, and mechanical support to the cell.
- Cell membrane: Selectively absorbs materials.
- Endoplasmic reticulum: Facilitates material transportation within the cytoplasm.
- Cytoplasm: Gel-like material within the cell where organelles are found.
Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell:
- Plant Cell: Possesses a cellulose cell wall.
- Animal Cell: Lacks a cellulose cell wall.
- Plant Cell: Stores lipids as oil.
- Animal Cell: Stores lipids as fats.
- Plant Cell: Does not have lysosome.
- Animal Cell: Has lysosome.
- Plant Cell: Contains chloroplasts.
- Animal Cell: Does not have chloroplasts.
- Plant Cell: Features a large vacuole.
- Animal Cell: Features a small vacuole.
- Plant Cell: Exhibits less dense cytoplasm.
- Animal Cell: Exhibits more dense cytoplasm.
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