Cell Organelles
The function of the mitochondria in a cell
What is the powerhouse of the cell, providing energy through the production of ATP?
The two main types of cells
What are prokaryotes and eurkaryotes?
Three main principles of the cell theory.
1. All living things are made of cells.
2. Cells are the basic unit of life.
3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.
Organelle is involved in photosythnthesis
Primary function of the cell membrane
What is to protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits the cell?
What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?
Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis.
Name one characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells.
Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.
Why is the statement "cells are the basic unit of life" important?
This statement emphasizes that all biological functions occur within cells, making them the fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms.
Name an organelle that is present in animal cells but not in plant cells.
What are lysosomes?
Vacuoles differ in function between plant and animal cells
What is vacuoles in plant cells are significantly larger and primarily function to store water and vacuoles in animal cells are smaller and more numerous, often serving as temporary storage?
Describe the function of the Golgi apparatus.
The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.
What is a eukaryotic cell?
How did the invention of the microscope contribute to the development of cell theory?
The microscope allowed scientists to observe cells for the first time, leading to the discovery that all living organisms are composed of cells.
Identify the organelle that controls what enters and exits the cell.
What is the cell membrane?
Role that golgi bodies play in the cell.
What is helps modify and package proteins?
The role of endoplasmic reticulum. (Including the rough and smooth er)
The ER is involved in the production proteins for the rest of the cell to function
Provide an example of a prokaryotic organism.
What is bacteria?
Explain how the cell theory supports the understanding of disease.
The cell theory helps us understand that diseases can be caused by malfunctions or changes in cellular processes, leading to the development of treatments targeting those affected cells.
Function of a lysosome in a cell
What is cleaning the cell with digestive enzymes?
Describe the function of the cytoskeleton.
What is helps cells maintain their shape and internal organization?
This organelle is responsible for protein synthesis
What are ribosomes?
Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts and a large central vacuole.
Credited with the formulation of cell theory
The cell theory was formulated by Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow
Organelle is involved in cellular respiration.
What is the mitochondria?
Organelles work together to maintain cellular function
What is by performing specialized tasks within the cell?