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What is the basic unit of life in all living things according to the Cell Theory?
Cells
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To control what enters and exits the cell
Which type of cells do not have a true nucleus?
Prokaryotic cells
Where is the genetic material found in prokaryotic cells?
Nucleoid
Which type of cell has membrane-covered organelles?
Eukaryotic cells
Which cells are examples of prokaryotic cells?
Bacteria
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
To store genetic material
What makes eukaryotic cells different from prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Which cell component is similar to the brain's function in the human body?
Nucleus
Where is the genetic information stored within the cell?
Nucleus
What is cytoplasm composed of, except for the nucleus?
Cytosol, cytoskeleton, and organelles
What is the function of the cytosol within the cell?
To give the cell its structure
Which part of the cell contains proteins and RNA used in building ribosomes?
Nucleolus
What is the primary function of ribosomes within a cell?
Build proteins
What is the main task of mitochondria in a cell?
Generate energy
Which process generates chemical energy (ATP) within the cell?
Cellular respiration
Which cells might lack mitochondria?
Red blood cells
What are the molecular machines responsible for assembling proteins?
Ribosomes
Which part of the cell gives the cell its structure and ability to move?
Cytoskeleton
What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?
To build ribosomes
Where does protein and lipid synthesis primarily occur within the cell?
Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.)
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Lipid production
What are vesicles in a cell?
Membrane-covered bubbles carrying various substances
What distinguishes plant cells from animal cells?
Presence of chloroplasts
What is the purpose of large central vacuoles in plant cells?
To store water and aid in cell growth