Cells Flashcards
What is a unicellular organism?
An organism made up of a single cell.
What is a multicellular organism?
An organism composed of multiple cells that work together.
True or False: All plant cells are unicellular.
False.
Fill in the blank: Bacteria are examples of __________ organisms.
unicellular
What is the primary function of a cell membrane?
To protect the cell and controls what comes in and out of the cell
Which type of cell has a defined nucleus, plant or animal?
Both plant and animal cells have a defined nucleus.
What is the main difference between plant cells and animal cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast.
True or False: Animal cells have a rigid cell wall.
False.
What structure gives plant cells their shape?
Cell wall.
Fill in the blank: __________ are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.
Organelles
Which type of cell typically has larger vacuoles, plant or animal?
Plant cells.
What is the function of the mitochondria?
To produce energy for the cell.
What type of organisms are fungi classified as?
Multicellular (and some unicellular).
Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called __________.
cytoplasm
What part of the plant cell is responsible for storing nutrients and waste products?
Vacuole.
Which type of organism is typically larger, unicellular or multicellular?
Multicellular organisms are typically larger.
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide structure and protection.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of multicellular organisms? A) Ability to perform specialized functions B) Composed of many cells C) Can be seen with the naked eye D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What are the two types of cells?
Animal and plant cells.
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Controls what come in and out of the cell
Which organelle is responsible for energy production?
Mitochondria.
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?
Cytoplasm.
True or False: Unicellular organisms are made up of only one cell.
True.
Give an example of a unicellular organism.
Bacteria.
What is the main characteristic of multicellular organisms?
They are composed of multiple cells that work together.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.
Nucleus.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis? A) Mitochondria B) Chloroplast C) Golgi apparatus D) Lysosome
B) Chloroplast.
What structure provides support and protection to plant cells?
Cell wall.
True or False: All cells have a cell wall.
False.
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Nucleus D) Chloroplast
B) Mitochondria.
True or False: Plant cells contain chloroplasts while animal cells do not.
True.
What is the role of the plasma membrane?
To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.
What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
To store water and food products.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the nucleus? A) Energy production B) Protein synthesis C) contains
genetic information DNA
C)contains genetic information DNA
