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What do
eukaryotic cells
possess that distinguishes them from
prokaryotic cells
?
A distinct
nucleus
and
membrane-bound organelles
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What are the main membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
Mitochondrion
Chloroplasts
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Ribosomes
Cell wall
Vacuoles
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What is the function of the
nucleus
in a
eukaryotic
cell?
It contains the organism’s genetic material and controls the cell’s activities
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What is the typical size range of a
nucleus
?
Between
10
and
20
µm
in diameter
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What is the shape and size of a
mitochondrion
?
Usually
rod-shaped
and
1
–
10 µm
in length
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What is the primary function of
mitochondria
?
Responsible for the production of
ATP
during
aerobic respiration
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What is the role of
chloroplasts
in eukaryotic cells?
They carry out
photosynthesis
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What is the typical shape and size of
chloroplasts
?
Typically
disc-shaped
,
2
– 10
µm
long and 1 µm in diameter
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What is the structure and function of the
endoplasmic reticulum
(
ER
)?
System of sheet-like membranes in the cytoplasm
Encloses a network of tubules and flattened sacs called
cisternae
Types:
Rough ER
: Has
ribosomes
, synthesizes proteins
Smooth ER
: No ribosomes, synthesizes, stores, and transports lipids and carbohydrates
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What is the function of the
Golgi apparatus
?
It modifies, sorts, and packages
proteins
and
lipids
for secretion or delivery
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How are
lysosomes
formed?
They are formed when vesicles produced by the
Golgi apparatus
contain
enzymes
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What are the functions of
lysosomes
?
They
hydrolyse
material ingested by
phagocytic cells
, release
enzymes
outside the cell, digest worn-out
organelles
, and break down dead cells
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What are
ribosomes
composed of?
Two subunits containing
rRNA
and
protein
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What are the two types of
ribosomes
and where are they found?
80S
in
eukaryotic cells
and
70S
in
prokaryotic cells
,
mitochondria
, and
chloroplasts
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What is the structure and function of the
cell wall
in
plant
cells?
Made up of
microfibrils
of
cellulose
embedded in a matrix
Functions:
Provides
mechanical strength
to prevent bursting
Contributes to the overall mechanical strength of the plant
Allows water movement through the plant
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What is the composition of the
cell wall
in
fungi
?
Made up of
chitin
, a nitrogen-containing
polysaccharide
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What are the functions of
vacuoles
in plant cells?
Support plants by making cells
turgid
Temporary food store for sugars and amino acids
Pigments may color petals to attract
pollinators
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What are the differences between plant and animal cells in terms of
organelles
?
Plant cells have:
Cell wall
Chloroplasts
Large
central vacuole
Animal cells have:
Centrioles
Lysosomes
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What is
cell specialization
and its significance?
Cells are specialized to perform specific functions
Examples:
Sperm cells
: numerous
mitochondria
for energy
White blood cells
:
lysosomes
for digestion of foreign material
Liver cells
: extensive
rough ER
for rapid protein synthesis
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What type of cell swims considerable distances carrying male chromosomes?
A
sperm cell
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What type of cell
engulfs
and digests
foreign
material?
One type of
white blood cell
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What do
liver cells
manufacture at a rapid rate?
Proteins
and
lipids
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