Cell Structure and Function Concepts

The video provides an overview of eukaryotic cell organelles, including the cytoplasm, plasma membrane, nucleus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, lysosomes, cell wall, chloroplasts, and vacuoles. It explains their structures, functions, and roles in cellular processes such as protein synthesis, energy production, and photosynthesis. The endosymbiosis theory is discussed in relation to mitochondria and chloroplasts.

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• To store genetic information

• To facilitate chemical reactions

• To control cell activities

• To transport proteins

Which molecules can pass through the plasma membrane without assistance?

• Glucose

• Ions

• Water and oxygen

• Proteins

What is the role of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

• To control cell division

• To synthesize lipids

• To produce ribosomes

• To store DNA

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To break down waste

• To produce energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To store nutrients

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

• To store calcium

• To produce ATP

• To modify and package proteins

• To synthesize lipids

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Mitochondria

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

• To store genetic material

• To digest cellular waste

• To produce proteins

• To transport lipids

What is the primary role of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To provide structural support

• To perform photosynthesis

• To transport nutrients

• To store water

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

What is the main function of vacuoles in plant cells?

• To synthesize proteins

• To control cell division

• To store food and water

• To produce energy