Structure
Name the organelle involved in photosynthesis
Chloroplast
What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
mitochondria
What type of cells have membrane-bound organelles?
eukaryotic cell
What is the basic unit of life?
cell
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
regulate what enters and exits the cell
Name one distinguishing feature of plant cells that is not found in animal cells
chloroplast
cell wall
large vacuole
What is the function of the ribosome?
protein synthesis
What type of cells form bacteria?
prokaryotic
What are the three main parts of cell theory?
1) All living things are composed of cells, 2) Cells are the basic units of life, 3) All cells come from pre-existing cells
What is the structure of the phospholipid bilayer?
composed of hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails
Describe the significance of the cell wall in plant cells.
protect and support
Which organelle is responsible for packaging proteins?
Golgi apparatus
What organelle contains digestive enzymes?
Lysosomes
Who is credited with the discovery of cells?
Robert Hooke
What is meant by selective permeability?
the ability of the membrane to allow certain substances to pass while blocking others
Compare the functions of the vacuole in plant cells versus animal cells
large in plant to store more water
What if no lysosomes are present?
no break down or removal of wastes
Discuss how cell specialization contributes to the overall function of multicellular organisms.
specific functions
What are the two main types of cells that makes all living things?
prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
What is the function of cholesterol in plasma membrane?
prevent tails from sticking together and keep the membrane fluid
How do the function of cytoplasm in animal cells differ from those of unicellular organisms?
has organelles to make functions
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum, and how does it differ between smooth and rough types?
manufcture materials
Rough = protein
How do mitochondria and chloroplasts differ in function?
Mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration, while chloroplasts conduct photosynthesis.
How do eukaryotic cells differ from prokaryotic cells?
eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not
Describe the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane
the model that describes the cell membrane as a dynamic and flexible structure with various proteins embedded