Cell Anatomy STEMscopedia

What is the primary function of cilia in paramecia?

• To store genetic information

• To make proteins

• To help in movement

• To carry out photosynthesis

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• Lack of a nucleus

• Presence of membrane-bound organelles

• DNA floating in the cytoplasm

• Absence of a cell membrane

What is the role of the cell membrane in all cells?

• To produce energy

• To act as a barrier and gatekeeper

• To store genetic information

• To carry out photosynthesis

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Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

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What distinguishes plant cells from animal cells?

• Presence of a cell membrane

• Presence of chloroplasts

• Presence of mitochondria

• Presence of ribosomes

Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

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What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• To produce energy

• To store substances

• To control cell activities

• To break down substances

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Which of the following organelles is not found in an animal cell, but found in plant cells?

• large vacuole

• cell wall

• chloroplasts

• All of them are only in plant cells, not in animal cells

On page 4, what type of cell is shown?

• animal cell

• plant cell

• bacterial cell

• there is not enough evidence to decide

Match the letter and description to the organelle

• Cell Membrane

• F - Controls what can enter and leave the nucleus

• Ribosome

• A - Controls what can enter and leave the cell

• Nuclear Envelope/Membrane

• D - Converts food in the cell to energy

• Cytoplasm

• C - A gel like substance that holds all the organelles

• Mitochondria

• B - Produces and carries proteins around the cell

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