Animal Plant Cells Flashcards
What is the basic unit of structure and function in animal and plant cells?
Cell
Which type of cell has a cell wall?
Plant cell
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
Control center of the cell, contains genetic material
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?
Mitochondria
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Site of photosynthesis, produces glucose
True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.
False
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Regulates what enters and exits the cell
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in cells?
Ribosomes
What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?
Stores water, nutrients, and waste
True or False: Plant cells have chloroplasts.
True
Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell?
Mitochondria
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in cells?
Processes and packages proteins for transport
True or False: Both animal and plant cells have a nucleus.
True
What is the function of the cytoplasm in cells?
Gel-like substance that holds organelles in place
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in cells?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
True or False: Plant cells have a large central vacuole.
True
What is the function of the lysosomes in cells?
Digests waste materials and foreign invaders
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell shape and structure?
Cytoskeleton
True or False: Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria.
True
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in cells?
Synthesizes proteins and lipids
Which organelle is responsible for storing and transporting materials within the cell?
Endoplasmic reticulum
True or False: Plant cells have a cell membrane.
True
What is the function of the peroxisomes in cells?
Break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell turgor pressure in plant cells?
Central vacuole
