Cells

What is a cell?

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms.

What are prokaryotic cells?

Cells that lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

What are eukaryotic cells?

Cells that have a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, including plants and animals.

What is the function of the mitochondria?

The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

What is the role of the cell membrane?

To protect the cell, provide structure, and regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

What is cytoplasm?

The jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

What is the function of ribosomes?

The site of protein synthesis, where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

What does the endoplasmic reticulum do?

Involved in the synthesis of proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER), and detoxification.

What is the purpose of the Golgi apparatus?

To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

What are lysosomes?

Membrane-bound organelles that contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.