Cell structure, genetics basics, and biological process concepts tested on the TEAS 7 Science section.
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- What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
- It controls what substances enter and exit the cell (selective permeability).
- What is the function of the nucleus?
- It stores the cell's DNA and controls the cell's activities.
- What organelle produces most of the cell's ATP?
- The mitochondria.
- What is the function of ribosomes?
- They synthesize proteins.
- What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
- It synthesizes and processes proteins, since it is studded with ribosomes.
- What is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
- It synthesizes lipids and detoxifies chemicals.
- What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
- It packages and ships proteins and lipids for transport out of the cell.
- What is the function of lysosomes?
- They break down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes.
- What is cytoplasm?
- The gel-like fluid inside a cell that holds the organelles in place.
- What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
- It provides structural support and protection outside the cell membrane.
- What is the function of chloroplasts?
- They carry out photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.
- What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
- It gives the cell its shape and support and helps move materials within it.
- What is the function of the large central vacuole in plant cells?
- It stores water, nutrients, and waste, and helps maintain cell rigidity.
- What key structure do prokaryotic cells lack that eukaryotic cells have?
- A membrane-bound nucleus.
- What is diffusion?
- The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.