Cell Questions
If a cell's lysosomes were damaged, which of the following would most likely occur?
The cell would be less able to break down molecules in its cytoplasm
How are most animal cells structured to efficiently perform a variety of functions?
They have many specialized parts
A cell contains enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, mitochondria and a plasma membrane. The cell could be from
a plant or an animal
Some diseases in humans are caused by genetic mutations. The mutate genes can then be passed from parent to child. Where does the replication of these mutated genes occur in the human cell?
cell membrane
Which of the following organelles is responsible for converting energy from a light into a molecule whose energy will then be transferred to ATP?
chloroplasts
Which two characteristics of a Euglena also apply to an oak tree?
eukaryotic and photosynthetic
Humans, animals, and plants rely on the intake of oxygen in order to produce ATP. Which organelle is responsible for the production of ATP?
mitochondria
The organelle above, represented by X, can be found in all eukaryotic cells. This organelle can be found clustered around muscle cells with sugar actively transported across the membrane. This organelle is most likely a
mitochondria
Which of the following structures is not found in bacteria?
nuclear membrane
Which is the most likely function of a group of cells that contains a high number of chloroplasts?
photosynthesis
The plasma membrane of a cell consists of
two layers of lipids organized with the non polar tails forming the interior of the membrane