AP Bio (2.1,2,10,11) - Cells

What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotes have a nucleus

• Eukaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles

• Prokaryotes are generally larger

• Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles

What is one function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

• Lipid synthesis

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• RNA transcription

What happens to proteins after they are folded in the endoplasmic reticulum?

• They are stored in the nucleus

• They are released from the cell

• They are broken down by lysosomes

• They are transported to the Golgi for modification

The function of peroxisomes are similar to what organelle?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Lysosomes

• Chloroplasts

Peroxisomes catalyze reactions that produce _______?

• oxygen (O₂)

• carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• water (H₂O)

• hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)

What is the main function of a vacuole in eukaryotes plant cells?

• Store water, nutrients, ions, and waste products.

• To support and maintain rigidity in a cell.

• To perform lysosome-like functions for a plant cell.

• To produce energy in the form of ATP

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following processes is associated with mitochondria?

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Transcription

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Membranous sacs containing hydrolytic enzymes for breaking down macromolecules and cellular waste.

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Peroxisome

A network of membranous sacs and tubes involved in protein folding with ribosomes attached.

• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Golgi Complex

• Nucleus

Cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis, found free floating in the cytosol or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.

• Lysosome

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic Reticulum