Cellular Tissues and Structures Quiz

Cell: Fundamental unit of life, containing genetic material and performing essential functions.

Mitochondria: Powerhouse of the cell, generating energy through cellular respiration.

Cell Membrane: Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining internal environment.

Connective Tissue: Supports, binds, and protects organs and other tissues.

Ribosome: Molecular machinery for protein synthesis, translating genetic information into proteins.

Smooth ER: Synthesizes lipids and detoxifies drugs and poisons.

Golgi Apparatus: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or transport within the cell.

Chloroplast: Site of photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Meiosis: Cell division producing gametes with half the chromosome number for sexual reproduction.

Cilia & Flagella: Appendages for cell movement, sensory functions, and moving substances.

Nucleus: Contains genetic material and orchestrates cellular activities, including transcription.

Peroxisomes: Break down toxic substances and generate hydrogen peroxide, involved in detoxification.