Cell Organelles and Their Functions

The video provides a review of cell organelles and structures, discussing their functions and importance in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Each organelle is rated humorously, and the video emphasizes the significance of these structures in maintaining cell and organism health. It concludes with a challenge to identify organelles in cell diagrams and highlights the impact of organelle dysfunction on diseases.

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To provide energy to the cell

• To store genetic information

• To produce proteins

• To control what enters and exits the cell

Which structure is responsible for maintaining the shape and providing protection in plant cells?

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

Centrioles are involved in which cellular process?

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

Which organelle is known for its role in photosynthesis?

• Lysosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

What is the primary role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• To produce ATP

• To store waste

• To break down substances

• To process and transport molecules

Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins?

• Lysosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

What is the function of lysosomes in the cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic material

• To digest and break down substances

• To produce energy

Which organelle is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

Where is the DNA housed within a eukaryotic cell?

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

What is the significance of organelle function in cells?

• They are only important for plant cells

• They have no impact on the organism

• They are crucial for cell and organism health

• They only affect the cell membrane