OST Review 2: Cell Organelles & Transport

Front

Which organelle is only found in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What happens to a red blood cell when placed in a hypertonic solution?

Back

It shrinks.

Front

What is the main difference between passive and active transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

Front

In a hypotonic solution, what happens to a cell?

Back

Water moves into the cell, causing it to swell.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is a vacuole?

Back

A vacuole is a storage organelle that can hold various substances, including nutrients and waste products.