Animal And Plant Cells Flashcards
What is the basic structural unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: Both animal and plant cells have a cell wall.
False.
Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called ______.
cytoplasm.
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in both animal and plant cells?
Mitochondria.
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
It houses the cell’s DNA and controls cellular activities.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is found only in plant cells? A) Mitochondria B) Chloroplasts C) Ribosomes
B) Chloroplasts.
What structure provides support and protection to plant cells?
Cell wall.
True or False: Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis in both animal and plant cells.
True.
Fill in the blank: The organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins is called the ______.
Golgi apparatus.
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids.
Multiple choice: Which organelle is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? A) Lysosome B) Peroxisome C) Vacuole
B) Peroxisome.
What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?
They contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.
True or False: Plant cells typically have larger vacuoles than animal cells.
True.
What is the function of chloroplasts?
To conduct photosynthesis and convert sunlight into chemical energy.
Fill in the blank: The semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell is known as the ______.
cell membrane.
