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Animal Plant Cells Flashcards

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1
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What is the basic unit of structure and function in animal and plant cells?

A

Cell

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Which type of cell has a cell wall?

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Plant cell

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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Control center of the cell, contains genetic material

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Which organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Site of photosynthesis, produces glucose

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True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

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False

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and exits the cell

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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in cells?

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Ribosomes

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What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

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Stores water, nutrients, and waste

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True or False: Plant cells have chloroplasts.

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True

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Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in cells?

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Processes and packages proteins for transport

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True or False: Both animal and plant cells have a nucleus.

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True

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What is the function of the cytoplasm in cells?

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Gel-like substance that holds organelles in place

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Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in cells?

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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True or False: Plant cells have a large central vacuole.

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True

17
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What is the function of the lysosomes in cells?

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Digests waste materials and foreign invaders

18
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Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell shape and structure?

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Cytoskeleton

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True or False: Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria.

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True

20
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in cells?

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Synthesizes proteins and lipids

21
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Which organelle is responsible for storing and transporting materials within the cell?

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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True or False: Plant cells have a cell membrane.

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True

23
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What is the function of the peroxisomes in cells?

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Break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances

24
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Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell turgor pressure in plant cells?

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Central vacuole

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