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okay so 12 questions about the structure and function of human cells anotomy in 10th grade level only about humans

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Here are 12 10th-grade–level questions about the structure and function of human cells (only human examples):

1. What is the main function of the plasma (cell) membrane in human cells?

2. Name the three major components of the plasma membrane and briefly describe how each contributes to membrane function.

3. Explain the difference between diffusion, osmosis, and active transport in human cells. Give one example of each.

4. Which organelle is called the “powerhouse” of the cell and why? (short answer)

5. What do ribosomes do in human cells, and where can ribosomes be located?

6. Compare the functions of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in human cells.

7. Describe the role of the Golgi apparatus in processing and shipping molecules in human cells.

8. What are lysosomes and what important role do they play in human cells?

9. Name two types of cytoskeletal fibers found in human cells and give one function for each type.

10. What is the role of the nucleus in a human cell, and what is produced in the nucleolus?

11. How do cilia on human respiratory epithelial cells help protect the lungs?

12. What is the difference between a stem cell and a differentiated cell in humans? Give one example of a medical use of human stem cells.