Unit of Life: The Cell (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How much magnification can electron microscopes provide?
How much magnification can electron microscopes provide?
Up to 500,000 times
What are the lipid tails in a phospholipid bilayer?
What are the lipid tails in a phospholipid bilayer?
Hydrophobic (water-hating)
Which cell membrane function determines what substances can enter or leave the cell?
Which cell membrane function determines what substances can enter or leave the cell?
Controls entry and exit
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 cristae in mitochondria?
What are cristae in mitochondria?
Folds of the inner membrane
Which cell type contains more mitochondria?
Which cell type contains more mitochondria?
Muscle cells
What is the main function of ribosomes?
What is the main function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
What is the primary function of chloroplasts?
What is the primary function of chloroplasts?
Photosynthesis
What distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?
What distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?
Rough 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 proteins
What is the cell wall made of?
What is the cell wall made of?
Cellulose fibres
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus
Which structures are found ONLY in plant cells?
Which structures are found ONLY in plant cells?
Cell wall, chloroplasts, vacuole