TEST: Cell Theory and Cells

Front

What is the main difference between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Back

Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface, while smooth ER does not.

Front

Why can prokaryotic cells divide more quickly than eukaryotic cells?

Back

Eukaryotic cells are more structurally complex than prokaryotic cells.

Front

What is the primary function of the nucleolus in a cell?

Back

The nucleolus produces and stores RNA.

Front

What is the main function of the cell wall?

Back

To provide a rigid structure to the cell.

Front

Why do some cells have more mitochondria than others?

Back

Cells that use more energy have more mitochondria.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

Back

The nucleus houses the cell's DNA and controls cellular activities.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.