Cells

Front

What organelle has a double membrane and is responsible for energy production in animal cells?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

Which organelle is involved in the transport of proteins and has ribosomes attached to its surface?

Back

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER)

Front

Who is credited with the invention of the compound microscope?

Back

Zacharias Jansen

Front

What organelle functions as the 'clean up crew' by breaking down waste materials in the cell?

Back

Lysosome

Front

Who was the scientist that first coined the term 'cells' when observing cork?

Back

Robert Hooke

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

To produce ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

Front

What is the difference between rough ER and smooth ER?

Back

Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

Front

What is the significance of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell and provides protection.

Front

What are lysosomes filled with that helps them break down waste?

Back

Digestive enzymes.