Cell Theory & Organelles - Honors Biology

Front

What is the structure that surrounds the cell and regulates which particles may enter or leave the cell?

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Cell membrane

Front

True or False: All existing cells are produced by other living cells.

Back

True

Front

What cellular structure contains ribosomes?

Back

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Front

What structure in plants traps solar energy and uses it to form sugars during photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What are the two main types of cells?

Back

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.

Front

What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.