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Flashcards on Cell Structure and Function
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What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
Which organelle is responsible for releasing energy from food?
Mitochondria
Which organelle stores genetic information?
Nucleus
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
Mitochondria
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
Suspends organelles and allows for cell movement
Which organelle is responsible for producing proteins that are exported from the cell?
Golgi apparatus
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Transports materials within the cell
Which organelle contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials?
Lysosome
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Provides structure and support
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
What is the function of the vacuole?
Stores water, nutrients, and waste materials
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
What is the function of the nucleolus?
Produces ribosomes
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Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Golgi Apparatus
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What is the function of the cell membrane?
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Stores genetic information
Produces proteins
Facilitates cell movement
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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Suspends organelles and allows for cell movement
Stores genetic information
Facilitates cell division
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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
Mitochondria
Golgi Apparatus
Chloroplast
Lysosome
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What is the function of the vacuole?
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Stores water, nutrients, and waste materials
Produces proteins
Detoxifies harmful substances
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Which organelle stores genetic information?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Processes and packages proteins
Suspends organelles and allows for cell movement
Stores water, nutrients, and waste materials
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Which organelle contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials?
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Lysosome
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Provides structure and support
Produces proteins
Facilitates cell movement
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