What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Correct!
Wrong!
The cell membrane is semi-permeable, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic organism?
Correct!
Wrong!
Prokaryotic organisms, like bacteria, lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, unlike eukaryotic cells (plants, animals, fungi).
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Correct!
Wrong!
Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, where plants use sunlight, COâ‚‚, and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?
Correct!
Wrong!
Mitochondria are the "powerhouses" of the cell, converting glucose into ATP through cellular respiration.
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Correct!
Wrong!
Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized, using genetic instructions from messenger RNA (mRNA).