Cell Biology CGP

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  • What are the basic building blocks of life?
    Cells
  • What are the two main types of cells?
    Prokaryotic and eukaryotic
  • Which type of cells are complex and include all animal and plant cells?
    Eukaryotic cells
  • What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
    They are smaller and simpler
  • What is absent in prokaryotic cells?
    Nucleus
  • What type of DNA do prokaryotic cells have?
    Circular, single chromosome
  • What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?
    0.1-5 μm
  • What is a defining feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
    Presence of membrane-bound organelles
  • What organelles are present in eukaryotic cells?
    Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum
  • What is the function of the nucleus in animal cells?
    Contains and protects genetic material
  • What is the gel-like substance in animal cells where chemical reactions occur?
    Cytoplasm
  • What is the role of the cell membrane in animal cells?
    Controls what enters and exits the cell
  • What is the function of mitochondria in animal cells?
    Generates energy through aerobic respiration
  • What do ribosomes do in animal cells?
    Synthesize proteins
  • What are the additional structures found in plant cells compared to animal cells?
    • Rigid cell wall: Supports and strengthens the cell
    • Permanent vacuole: Stores cell sap
    • Chloroplasts: Carry out photosynthesis
  • What is the function of the rigid cell wall in plant cells?
    Supports and strengthens the cell
  • What does the permanent vacuole in plant cells store?
    Cell sap
  • What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
    Carry out photosynthesis
  • What type of cells are bacterial cells classified as?
    Prokaryotes
  • What is a key component of bacterial cells that provides support and protection?
    Cell wall
  • What is the function of the cytoplasm in bacterial cells?
    Where chemical reactions occur
  • What type of DNA do bacterial cells have?
    A single, circular strand
  • What are plasmids in bacterial cells?
    Small rings of DNA carrying extra genetic material
  • How do bacterial cells differ from eukaryotic cells?
    Bacteria lack a nucleus and organelles