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Why is mitochondria referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell"?
It generates energy (ATP)
What makes eukaryotic cells different from prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Which part of the cell is often referred to as "the brain"?
Nucleus
Where is the genetic information of the cell stored?
Nucleus
Which cells are examples of prokaryotic cells?
Bacteria
What organelles allow plants to produce sugars and energy from sunlight by photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
Which type of cells are larger and more complex?
Eukaryotic cells
What are the structures within a cell that perform specific tasks called?
Organelles
What is cytoplasm composed of, except for the nucleus?
Cytosol, cytoskeleton, and organelles
What is the function of the nucleolus?
Builds ribosomes
What are ribosomes?
Molecular machines that assemble proteins
Which type of cells do not have a nucleus or organelles?
Prokaryotic cells
Which type of cells do not have a true nucleus?
Prokaryotic cells
What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?
Houses the contents of the cell except the nucleus
What are the units that make up polymers called?
Monomers
What are the two major types of cells?
Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells
What is the primary function of the Central vacuole in plant cells?
Large storage space for water and nutrients
What are the two main components of cytoplasm?
Cytosol and cytoskeleton
Where is the location of protein and lipid synthesis in the cell? 2 Answers.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth E.R.)
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough E.R.)
What is the fluid within a cell called?
Cytosol
What process involves breaking down sugar to generate chemical energy (ATP) in mitochondria?
Cellular respiration
What does "lysis" mean in the context of lysosomes?
To break down
Which cells might lack mitochondria?
Red blood cells
What are vesicles in the context of cellular organelles?
Membrane-covered bubbles that transport materials
What is the basic unit of life in all living things according to the Cell Theory?
Cells