The Cell Theory

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Which component of a cell is responsible for surrounding the cell and controlling the movement of substances in and out?

  • Ribosome
  • Plasma Membrane (correct)
  • DNA
  • Cytoplasm

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

  • Surrounds the cell and controls movement of substances
  • Location that defines prokaryotes/eukaryotes
  • Jellylike mixture of water, sugars, ions, and proteins
  • Site of protein synthesis (correct)

Which of the following statements is true about the cell theory?

  • The cell is the smallest unit of life
  • All living cells arise from division of preexisting cells
  • Each organism consists of one or more cells (correct)
  • Cells contain hereditary material (DNA)

What does a high surface to volume ratio promote in cells?

<p>Efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about prokaryotes?

<p>They are the smallest and most metabolically diverse life forms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the cell theory?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

<p>Surrounds the cell and controls the movement of substances in and out (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain(s) include prokaryotes?

<p>Bacteria and Archaea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

<p>Site of protein synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a high surface to volume ratio promote in cells?

<p>Efficiency in nutrient absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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