HRT-3.5.1-Cellular Components

Multiple Choice

BELLRINGER:

Why do small cells have an advantage in exchanging substances with their surroundings?

• Because they have a larger surface area to volume ratio

• Because they have more organelles

• Because they are less likely to divide

• Because they have thicker cell walls

Open Ended

How does the structure of the plasma membrane contribute to its function as a selective gatekeeper in plant cells?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are physical characteristics of the nucleus?

• 2-15 micrometers in diameter

• Spherical to ellipsoidal shape

• Contains mitochondria

• Usually single nucleus per cell

Multiple Choice

What is the main role of the nuclear envelope?

• It controls molecular passage with protein channels.

• It synthesizes proteins.

• It stores genetic information.

• It produces energy for the cell.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

• It acts as the cell's master controller, sending coded DNA messages for growth and cellular activities.

• It provides energy for the cell.

• It is responsible for protein synthesis.

• It stores waste products.