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Understanding Animal Cells

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What is the main function of a cell membrane in an animal cell?

To store genetic information

To synthesize proteins

To provide energy to the cell

To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell (correct)

Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in animal cells?

Lysosome

Golgi apparatus

Mitochondria (correct)

Endoplasmic reticulum

Why do red blood cells have a concave shape?

To protect against pathogens

To increase surface area for gas exchange (correct)

To store oxygen molecules

To aid in cell division

Which statement is true about nerve cells?

They have an elongated and branched structure for transmitting nerve impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is the jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of an animal cell called?

Cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

To package and secrete proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ribosomes attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

To produce proteins that function as digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between smooth ER and rough ER?

Smooth ER has ribosomes, while rough ER does not Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

To receive proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum and package them for secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

To synthesize lipids and fats, and serve as the cell's detoxification center Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

Controlling and regulating cellular activities, including growth and cell division Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration in animal cells?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ribosomes in an animal cell?

Synthesizing proteins needed by the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle separates the cytoplasm from the cell's internal structures and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

Plasma membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm in an animal cell?

Providing a watery interior environment for cellular activities and organelles Signup and view all the answers