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What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?
️️ The cell is the basic unit of life.
Which cell organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?
️️ The mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.
Where is the gen...
What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?
✔️✔️ The cell is the basic unit of life.
Which cell organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?
✔️✔️ The mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.
Where is the genetic material of a eukaryotic cell located?
✔️✔️ The genetic material is located in the nucleus.
What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?
✔️✔️ Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
Which organelle is known as the "control center" of the cell?
✔️✔️ The nucleus is known as the control center of the cell.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
✔️✔️ The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell and provides protection.
How does the cell wall differ from the cell membrane?
✔️✔️ The cell wall provides rigid structural support, while the cell membrane controls entry and exit
of substances.
What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?
✔️✔️ Lysosomes break down waste materials and cellular debris.
, Which organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?
✔️✔️ The Golgi apparatus packages and distributes proteins.
What type of cell has no nucleus and no membrane-bound organelles?
✔️✔️ Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus and no membrane-bound organelles.
What structure within the cell is responsible for storing genetic information?
✔️✔️ DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) stores genetic information in the nucleus.
Which part of the cell provides structural support and shape?
✔️✔️ The cytoskeleton provides structural support and shape.
What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
✔️✔️ Chloroplasts perform photosynthesis to produce energy.
In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?
✔️✔️ Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in the cell?
✔️✔️ The endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER).
How are proteins transported from the ER to other parts of the cell?
✔️✔️ Proteins are transported in vesicles to the Golgi apparatus for further modification.
What is the liquid component inside a cell, containing organelles and various molecules?
✔️✔️ The cytoplasm is the liquid component inside a cell.
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane’s phospholipid bilayer?
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