Cell Structure and Function Concepts

The video explains the cell as the basic unit of life, comparing it to a factory. It details the functions of various organelles like the nucleus, mitochondrion, ribosomes, and endoplasmic reticulum, using a factory analogy to illustrate their roles. The video also covers the discovery of cells by Robert Hooke and the differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms.

Who discovered the cell by examining a thin slice of cork?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Robert Hooke

• Louis Pasteur

What is the basic unit of life?

• Cell

• Organism

• Organ

• Tissue

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondrion

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid storage

• DNA replication

What does the rough endoplasmic reticulum have on its surface?

• Ribosomes

• Lysosomes

• Vacuoles

• Mitochondria

Which organelle is responsible for sorting and packaging proteins?

• Nucleus

• Golgi bodies

• Lysosomes

• Vacuoles

What is the function of vacuoles in animal cells?

• Storage

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• DNA replication

What role do lysosomes play in the cell?

• Lipid storage

• Protein synthesis

• Waste disposal

• Energy production

What is the jelly-like substance that contains all the organelles in a cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondrion

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

Which part of the cell is analogous to the factory floor?

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Golgi bodies