Assessment

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• Protein synthesis
• Energy production (ATP)
• Storage of nutrients
• Cell division

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.
• Prokaryotic cells are complex and have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells are simple and lack a nucleus.
• Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and have no membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells and have multiple chromosomes, while eukaryotic cells are smaller and have a single chromosome.

What is the process by which substances are taken into a cell by engulfing them in a vesicle?

• Endocytosis
• Exocytosis
• Diffusion
• Facilitated diffusion

What describes the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Site of protein synthesis.
• Digestive enzyme storage.
• Energy production.
• Cell structure support.

What is selective permeability in the context of the plasma membrane?

• The ability to allow all substances to pass freely.
• The ability to control what enters and exits the cell.
• The process by which substances move randomly across the membrane.
• The property that prevents any substance from entering the cell.

What are the three types of solutions in the context of cell transport?

• Hypotonic
• Hypertonic
• Isotonic
• All of the above

What is the process of releasing substances from a cell by fusing vesicles with the plasma membrane called?

• Endocytosis
• Exocytosis
• Diffusion
• Facilitated diffusion

What are organelles in a cell?

• Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.
• The outer layer of a cell that protects it from the environment.
• Small molecules that provide energy to the cell.
• The genetic material found within the nucleus.

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

• Synthesizes lipids and proteins
• Processes, packages, and transports proteins
• Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials
• Provides structural support and helps with cell movement

What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

• Provides structural support and helps with cell movement.
• Synthesizes proteins and processes lipids.
• Stores water, nutrients, and waste products.
• Controls what enters and exits the cell.