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Animal & Plant Cells Flashcards

1
Q

What is the basic unit of life?

A

Cell

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2
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True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.

A

True

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3
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What organelle is responsible for energy production in both animal and plant cells?

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Mitochondria

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4
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Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called __________.

A

Cytoplasm

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5
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Which type of cell contains chloroplasts?

A

Plant cell

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6
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What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

A

Cell membrane

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7
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True or False: Animal cells have a fixed shape.

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False

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8
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What is the function of the ribosome?

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Protein synthesis

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9
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in plant cells? A) Cell wall B) Chloroplast C) Lysosome D) Vacuole

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C) Lysosome

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10
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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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Control center; contains genetic material

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11
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a large central storage area in plant cells.

A

Vacuole

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12
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What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Protein and lipid synthesis

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13
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True or False: Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria.

A

True

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14
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What term describes the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell?

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Cell membrane

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in packaging and distributing proteins? A) Ribosome B) Golgi apparatus C) Lysosome D) Nucleus

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B) Golgi apparatus

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16
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What gives plant cells their rigidity?

17
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

A

Chloroplast

18
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True or False: Animal cells have chloroplasts.

19
Q

What is the main function of lysosomes?

A

Digestion of waste materials

20
Q

Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

21
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances? A) Mitochondria B) Smooth ER C) Rough ER D) Ribosome

A

B) Smooth ER

22
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Fill in the blank: The __________ provides support and protection for the plant cell.

23
Q

True or False: The cytoplasm is only found in plant cells.

24
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What is the difference in shape between animal and plant cells?

A

Animal cells are generally round; plant cells are rectangular.

25
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What is the primary component of the cell membrane?

A

Phospholipids

26
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following organelles is involved in cellular respiration? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Chloroplast D) Golgi apparatus

A

B) Mitochondria

27
Q

What is the role of the cytoskeleton?

A

Provides structural support and aids in cell movement

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