Cell Basics and Cell Structure

What is the basic unit of life?

• organism

• atom

• molecule

• cell

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Golgi apparatus

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• Stores genetic information

• Regulates body temperature

• Helps in photosynthesis

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Control center and contains genetic material

• Provides energy for the cell

• Regulates cell growth

• Synthesizes proteins

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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

What is the function of the mitochondria?

• Stores genetic information

• Synthesizes proteins

• Regulates cell division

• Produces energy in the form of ATP

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• Waste elimination and excretion

• Energy production and storage

• Protein and lipid synthesis, and molecule transportation

• Cell division and growth

What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

• Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animal cells have centrioles.

• Plant cells have flagella, while animal cells have cilia.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• Produces energy through photosynthesis

• Processes, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids

• Stores water and minerals

• Regulates body temperature

What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

• Lysosomes store genetic information

• Lysosomes produce energy for the cell

• Lysosomes break down waste materials and cellular debris in a cell.

• Lysosomes regulate cell division

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