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What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Ribosomes are responsible for energy production in the cell.
Ribosomes are responsible for energy production in the cell.
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What does the plasma membrane do?
What does the plasma membrane do?
It is a selectively permeable membrane enclosing the cell.
The fluid which holds all the contents of a cell is called the ______.
The fluid which holds all the contents of a cell is called the ______.
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Match the organelle with its function:
Match the organelle with its function:
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Which of the following organelles produces ATP?
Which of the following organelles produces ATP?
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The cytoplasm is a solid structure that supports the cell.
The cytoplasm is a solid structure that supports the cell.
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What are ribosomes primarily responsible for?
What are ribosomes primarily responsible for?
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The rough endoplasmic reticulum has a surface that is studded with ______.
The rough endoplasmic reticulum has a surface that is studded with ______.
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What characteristic of the plasma membrane enables it to control substance movement?
What characteristic of the plasma membrane enables it to control substance movement?
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Study Notes
Overview of Cells
- Cells are the fundamental unit of life, forming the basic building blocks of all living organisms.
- Composed of tissues and organs, each specialized for specific functions.
- Organisms can be unicellular (single-celled) or multicellular.
Types of Organisms
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Prokaryotes:
- Simple, unicellular organisms without a defined nucleus or membrane-bound organelles (e.g., bacteria, archaebacteria).
- Likely the first living organisms on Earth.
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Eukaryotes:
- More complex organisms with a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- Can be unicellular (e.g., protozoans) or multicellular (e.g., plants, animals, fungi).
Key Cell Components
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Nucleoplasm:
- Fluid inside the nucleus that suspends chromosomes.
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Nucleolus:
- Specialized regions within chromosomes, containing multiple copies of genes.
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Nucleus:
- Contains the cell's genetic information; the most prominent organelle.
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Lysosome:
- Organelle responsible for breaking down foreign materials and waste within the cell.
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth ER):
- Involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification of harmful substances.
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Golgi Complex:
- Modifies, packages, and stores products from the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER):
- Site of most protein synthesis within the cell.
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Ribosomes:
- Cellular structures responsible for translating RNA into proteins.
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Cytoplasm:
- Jelly-like fluid holding all cell contents, providing a medium for cellular processes.
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Plasma Membrane:
- Selectively permeable membrane that encases the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out.
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Mitochondria:
- Powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of cells.
Genetic Similarities
- Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes share DNA and use the same genetic code, indicating a common ancestor.
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Explore the fundamentals of animal cells and their significance as the basic unit of life. This quiz covers the cellular organization and complexity of living organisms. Understand how cells form tissues and organs, each with specialized functions.
