Cell Structure and Function

What do all cells have in common?

• Flagella

• Chloroplasts

• A cell membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA

• A nucleus

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What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

• Eukaryotic cells are smaller

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus

• Eukaryotic cells have membrane-enclosed organelles

• Prokaryotic cells are multicellular

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Where is DNA found inside a eukaryotic cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Storing water

• Making proteins

• Producing energy

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What distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?

• Size and shape

• Ability to synthesize lipids

• Presence of ribosomes

• Presence of DNA

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

• Water storage

• Protein folding and modification

• Energy production

• Movement

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Lysosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondrion

• Chloroplast

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Which cell type contains chloroplasts?

• All cells

• Eukaryotic plant cells

• Prokaryotic cells

• Animal cells

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• DNA storage

• Shape, support, and protection

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

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What unique feature do some bacteria have for movement?

• Vacuoles

• Flagella

• Chloroplasts

• Cilia