Anatomy of a Cell
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It controls what goes in and out of the cell
What is a prokaryotic cell?
A simple, single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus.
What is a eukaryotic cell?
A complex cell that has a nucleus and organelles.
What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
The mitochondria.
Name one example of a prokaryotic organism.
Bacteria.
Name one example of a eukaryotic organism.
Plants, animals, fungi, or protists.
Name one function of the nucleus.
It stores the cell's DNA or controls cell activities
How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?
They reproduce asexually through binary fission.
What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
The chloroplast.
What is the role of ribosomes?
They make proteins.
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.
Explain how eukaryotic cells are organized.
They are organized into tissues, organs, and systems in multicellular organisms.
Describe the function of the cytoplasm.
It is the jelly-like substance where cell organelles are found and where many cellular processes occur.
Describe the structure of a prokaryotic cell.
It typically has a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material in the form of a single circular DNA strand.
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
It helps in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER) and transports materials within the cell.