Unit of Life: The Cell (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is the maximum magnification of an electron microscope?
What is the maximum magnification of an electron microscope?
500,000 times
What is the cell membrane primarily composed of?
What is the cell membrane primarily composed of?
Phospholipid bilayer
What property do the lipid tails of phospholipids have?
What property do the lipid tails of phospholipids have?
Hydrophobic (water-hating)
Why is the nucleus called the control centre of the cell?
Why is the nucleus called the control centre of the cell?
It controls cell activities
What are mitochondria known as?
What are mitochondria known as?
Powerhouses of the cell
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
Increase surface area
Which cells contain more mitochondria?
Which cells contain more mitochondria?
Muscle cells
What is the main function of ribosomes?
What is the main function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
Where are chloroplasts found?
Where are chloroplasts found?
Plant cells only
What distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?
What distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?
Has ribosomes attached
What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus?
Processing and packaging
What is the cell wall made of?
What is the cell wall made of?
Cellulose
What is the key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus