Animal Cell (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What does selectively permeable mean?
What does selectively permeable mean?
Allows some molecules, blocks others
What forms the lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
What forms the lipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
Phospholipid molecules
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Controls what enters and leaves cell
What does the cytoplasm do with cell organelles?
What does the cytoplasm do with cell organelles?
Suspends them
Where do chemical reactions occur in the cell?
Where do chemical reactions occur in the cell?
Cytoplasm
What is the nucleus described as?
What is the nucleus described as?
Control centre
What type of membrane surrounds the nucleus?
What type of membrane surrounds the nucleus?
Double membrane
What is chromatin?
What is chromatin?
Thin, thread-like chromosome form
What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
What are ribosomes made of?
What are ribosomes made of?
Protein and RNA
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
Increase surface area for reactions
Why do leg muscle cells have many mitochondria?
Why do leg muscle cells have many mitochondria?
They need lots of energy