Cell division and replication basics

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    • What is the name of the innermost layer of the cell shown in the image?
      Nucleoid (DNA)
    • What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in animal cells?
      To package and transport proteins and other materials within the cell
    • Which organisms are made up of eukaryotic cells?
      Animals and plants
    • How can each cell contribute to an organism?
      By copying itself to grow and repair
    • What does the image illustrate about eukaryotic cells?
      Common structures with distinct features
    • What are the key differences between plant and animal cells?
      • Plant cells have a cell wall, animal cells do not
      • Plant cells have chloroplasts, animal cells do not
      • Plant cells have large vacuoles, animal cells have small vacuoles
      • Plant cells have a plasma membrane, animal cells have a cell membrane
    • How do animal cells store substances?
      Multiple small vacuoles
    • How do the organelles in plant and animal cells differ in function?
      • Plant cells have chloroplasts for photosynthesis, animal cells do not
      • Animal cells have centrioles and centrosomes for cell division, plant cells do not
      • Plant cells have large vacuoles for storage, animal cells have smaller vacuoles
      • Both have a nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus, but their specific functions may differ
    • What are the three unique features of plant cells compared to animal cells?
      • Cell wall as outer layer
      • Presence of chloroplasts for photosynthesis
      • Large central vacuole for storage
    • What are the main organelles found in animal cells?
      • Nucleus
      • Endoplasmic reticulum
      • Mitochondria
      • Golgi apparatus
      • Centrioles and centrosomes
      • Small vacuoles
    • Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis?
      Endoplasmic reticulum
    • What functions do prokaryotic cells perform despite lacking a true nucleus?
      They perform all life functions
    • What organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
      Chloroplasts
    • What is the outer layer of an animal cell?
      Plasma membrane only
    • If you wanted to observe the internal structure of a plant cell in detail, which type of microscope would you use?
      Transmission electron microscope (TEM)
    • What is the outer layer of a plant cell?
      Cell wall
    • What are the roles of the Golgi Complex and Ribosomes in protein processing and synthesis?
      • Golgi Complex: Sorts and packages proteins.
      • Ribosomes: Protein synthesis.
    • How do eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells differ in structure?
      Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic do not
    • What are the main components of the cell shown?
      • Pilus
      • Capsule
      • Cell wall
      • Plasma membrane
      • Nucleoid (DNA)
      • Cytoplasm
      • Ribosomes
      • Flagellum
    • What are organelles?
      Specialized structures within a cell
    • What is the main difference between plant cells and animal cells?
      Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not
    • What are cells often referred to as?
      Building blocks of living things
    • What type of vacuole do plant cells have for storage?
      Large central vacuole
    • What are the small projections on the cell surface called?
      Microvilli
    • What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
      Lipid synthesis
    • Are chloroplasts present in animal cells?
      Absent
    • What are the key structures and functions within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell?
      • Nuclear Membrane: Encloses the nucleus, separating it from the cytoplasm.
      • Nucleolus: Produces ribosomes.
      • Nucleus: Contains the cell's genetic material (DNA).
    • What is the name of the outermost layer of the cell shown in the image?
      Cell wall
    • What structure in the cell is responsible for energy production?
      Mitochondria
    • What type of organelle are responsible for breaking down waste?
      Lysosomes
    • Which organelles are involved in cell division?
      Centrioles
    • What are the hollow rods that provide structural support called?
      Microtubules
    • Why do plant cells need chloroplasts, while animal cells do not?
      Chloroplasts allow plant cells to perform photosynthesis to produce their own food
    • What is the fluid-filled sac that stores materials called?
      Vacuole
    • What type of cell is depicted in the image?
      Eukaryotic cell
    • What are the functions of the different types of Endoplasmic Reticulum?
      • Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum: Protein synthesis.
      • Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lipid synthesis.
    • How do the structures of animal and plant cells differ?
      • Plant cells have a cell wall; animal cells do not.
      • Plant cells contain chloroplasts; animal cells lack them.
      • Plant cells have a large central vacuole; animal cells have small vacuoles.
    • Which organelles are present in plant cells for photosynthesis?
      Chloroplasts
    • What is the gel-like substance inside the cell called?
      Cytoplasm
    • What fills the space around organelles in a cell?
      Cytoplasm
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