Cell Structure

Front

What is the flexible double-layered sheet that makes up the cell membrane?

Back

Lipid bilayer

Front

What cell organelle is the site of protein synthesis and consists of RNA and protein?

Back

Ribosome

Front

Which structure contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What organelle breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules for the cell?

Back

Lysosome

Front

What is the term for all cellular contents outside the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

To store and protect the cell's genetic information.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

Front

What is the role of lysosomes in cellular processes?

Back

To digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding cytoplasm?

Back

In eukaryotic cells, cytoplasm is all contents outside the nucleus; in prokaryotic cells, it includes all cell contents.