Cellular Functions Through the Lens of Spongebob Squarepants

Ashley Mora presents a cell analogy using Spongebob characters and locations. The nucleus is compared to Spongebob, the cell membrane to the Krusty Krab, and other organelles to various elements from the show. The video also covers cell membrane components and transport mechanisms, highlighting differences between active and passive transport.

What role does the nucleus play in a cell, similar to Spongebob's role in the show?

• It acts as a barrier.

• It stores energy.

• It removes waste.

• It regulates cell activity.

How is the cell membrane similar to the Krusty Krab?

• It synthesizes proteins.

• It provides energy.

• It determines what enters and exits.

• It stores genetic information.

What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• It converts sunlight into energy.

• It contains all organelles.

• It acts as a control center.

• It synthesizes proteins.

Which organelle is responsible for modifying, storing, and packaging proteins?

• Vacuole

• Lysosomes

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

• To provide structural support

• To remove waste

• To convert energy to food

• To store genetic material

How do lysosomes function in a cell?

• They synthesize proteins.

• They remove waste.

• They store genetic information.

• They convert sunlight into energy.

What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

• It provides energy.

• It gives the cell its shape.

• It acts as a barrier.

• It synthesizes proteins.

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Chloroplast

• Lysosomes

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

What is the main difference between active and passive transport?

• Passive transport requires energy.

• Neither requires energy.

• Both require energy.

• Active transport requires energy.

What type of molecules can easily pass through the cell membrane?

• Charged particles

• Large polar molecules

• Small nonpolar molecules

• Proteins