Biology Ch. 7: Cell Organelles

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, making it semipermeable.

Front

What organelle contains digestive enzymes?

Back

Lysosome.

Front

What process describes the evolution of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

Back

Endosymbiosis.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for storing food, water, and wastes?

Back

Vacuole.

Front

What organelle in plant cells uses sunlight to produce food?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

Define 'semipermeable' in the context of cell membranes.

Back

Semipermeable means that the membrane allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.