Cellular Structure and Function
13 cardsDetails about the cell, its components, functions, and chemical makeup.
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Question
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins?
Answer
Ribosomes synthesize proteins.
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What is the basic unit of all living organisms?
Answer
The basic unit of all living organisms is the cell.
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What type of molecules make up the bimolecular layer of the cell membrane?
Answer
The cell membrane's bilayer is composed of phospholipids.
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Which component separates the cell's internal part from the external environment?
Answer
The cell membrane separates the cell's internal part from the external environment.
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What are the primary components of the cell membrane?
Answer
The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer and structural proteins.
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Which process describes the passive diffusion of water across a membrane?
Answer
Osmosis is the passive diffusion of water across a membrane.
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What scientific field is dedicated to the study of cells?
Answer
The scientific field dedicated to the study of cells is cytology.
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What organelle produces energy in the form of ATP from glucose?
Answer
The mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP from glucose through cellular respiration.
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What is the function of organelles within a cell?
Answer
Organelles are the instruments for performing the cell's various functions.
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane regarding substance passage?
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The cell membrane acts as a selective barrier, controlling which substances enter and leave the cell.
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What is the main component by percentage of the cytoplasm?
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Water (75-90%) is the main component of the cytoplasm.
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What are the three main components of the nucleus?
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The nucleus has three main components: nucleoplasm, nucleolus, and chromatin (DNA).
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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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The rough endoplasmic reticulum stores and distributes proteins synthesized by ribosomes.
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