Bio: Cell Structures and Membrane Transport

Front

What organelle breaks down and recycles materials within the cell?

Back

Lysosome

Front

Which type of cell does not have a cell wall?

Back

Animal cell

Front

What is the function of the nucleolus?

Back

To make ribosomes.

Front

What do prokaryotic cells lack?

Back

A nucleus.

Front

What organelle directs all cell activities through DNA?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What is a vacuole?

Back

A storage organelle that can hold various substances.