Animal Cells And Plant Cells Flashcards
What is the main function of animal cells?
To support and protect the cell’s organelles.
What is the main function of plant cells?
To produce energy through photosynthesis and provide structure for the plant.
True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.
True
Which type of cell has chloroplasts for photosynthesis?
Plant cells
Which type of cell has centrioles for cell division?
Animal cells
Fill in the blank: Plant cells have a large central ____________ that stores water and nutrients.
vacuole
True or False: Both animal and plant cells have a nucleus.
True
What is the outer boundary of a cell called in both animal and plant cells?
Cell membrane
Which type of cell has a rigid cell wall made of cellulose?
Plant cells
What is the energy-producing organelle found in both animal and plant cells?
Mitochondria
True or False: Plant cells have a large central vacuole, while animal cells have multiple smaller vacuoles.
True
What is the organelle responsible for protein synthesis in both animal and plant cells?
Ribosomes
Fill in the blank: Plant cells have ____________ that contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
chloroplasts
Which type of cell has lysosomes for breaking down waste and recycling materials?
Animal cells
True or False: Both animal and plant cells have a cytoplasm.
True
What is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material?
Nucleus
Which type of cell has a more flexible shape due to lack of a rigid cell wall?
Animal cells
Fill in the blank: Animal cells have a small, round ____________ that helps with cell division.
centriole
True or False: Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria for energy production.
True
What is the fluid-filled organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste in animal cells?
Vacuole
Which type of cell has a more complex and organized endoplasmic reticulum?
Plant cells
Fill in the blank: The ____________ is the powerhouse of the cell that generates energy.
mitochondria
What is the organelle responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in both animal and plant cells?
Golgi apparatus
Which type of cell has a more diverse range of shapes and sizes?
Animal cells