Cell Structure and Function Concepts

The video explores the basic unit of life, the cell, detailing its structure and functions. It covers the discovery of cells, the basic components shared by all cells, and the specific organelles within them. The video also distinguishes between plant and animal cells, highlighting unique structures in plant cells. It concludes with a summary and an activity to test understanding.

What is the smallest living part of an organism?

• Molecule

• Cell

• Organ

• Tissue

Who was the first person to describe cells using a microscope?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Robert Hooke

• Charles Darwin

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Synthesizes proteins

• Produces energy

• Controls substance entry and exit

• Stores genetic material

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondrion

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

What is the primary role of ribosomes in a cell?

• Energy production

• Genetic material storage

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid storage

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• Protein and lipid modification and packaging

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

• DNA replication

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down waste materials in the cell?

• Vacuole

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Waste disposal

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

What is the primary component of plant cell walls?

• Protein

• Cellulose

• Lipid

• Chlorophyll

Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Ribosome