Cell Theory
Who coined the term "cell"?
Robert Hooke
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell
Which type of cell has a nucleus?
Eukaryotic
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondrion
What process do cells use to take in large molecules through vesicles?
Endocytosis
Name one of the three main principles of the Cell Theory
All living things are made of cells, etc.
What structure controls what enters and exits the cell?
Cell membrane
Give one example of a prokaryotic organism.
Bacteria
What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosome
What is the main function of the mitochondria?
ATP production
What scientist concluded that all plants are made of cells?
Matthias Schleiden
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell?
Cytoplasm
What structure do some prokaryotes use for movement?
Flagella
What organelle is responsible for packaging and modifying proteins?
Golgi apparatus
In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?
Chloroplast
What scientist stated that all cells come from pre-existing cells?
Rudolf Virchow
Name one major function of the cytoskeleton.
Provides structure, assists in movement
Do prokaryotic cells have ribosomes?
Yes
What organelle contains digestive enzymes to break down waste?
Lysosome
What process converts glucose into ATP?
Cellular respiration
Name all three contributors to the Cell Theory
Schleiden, Schwann, Virchow
How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ in their genetic material organization?
Prokaryotes lack a nucleus, while eukaryotes have a membrane-bound nucleus.
Name two organelles that eukaryotic cells have but prokaryotic cells do not.
Nucleus, mitochondria, etc.
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Lipid synthesis and detoxification