B - 3.1 - Biomolecules & Cell Basics - HS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-3

Front

What is the jelly-like fluid that fills all the empty space in the cell?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

Which polysaccharide do plants use to store energy?

Back

Starch

Front

What organelle acts like a gatekeeper, allowing some materials to pass through it?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is the difference between rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?

Back

Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.

Front

What are the monomers of lipids?

Back

Glycerol and fatty acids.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What are the four main types of biomolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.