Cells And Movement Flashcards
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell
True or False: All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
True
Fill in the blank: Plant cells have a _____ that provides structure and support.
cell wall
What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast
Which type of cell contains a nucleus, plant or animal?
Both plant and animal cells
Multiple choice: Which structure is found only in plant cells? A) Mitochondria B) Chloroplast C) Ribosome
B) Chloroplast
What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?
Cytoplasm
True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ controls what enters and leaves the cell.
cell membrane
What is the function of the mitochondria?
To produce energy for the cell
Multiple choice: What structure is responsible for protein synthesis? A) Ribosome B) Nucleus C) Golgi apparatus
A) Ribosome
What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
True or False: Both plant and animal cells have vacuoles.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus
What process do cells use to move substances across their membrane?
Cell transport
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane? A) Protection B) Energy production C) Regulation of substance entry
B) Energy production
True or False: Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of low concentration to high concentration.
False
Multiple choice: Which type of cell typically has a larger central vacuole? A) Animal cell B) Plant cell
B) Plant cell
True or False: The rough endoplasmic reticulum is covered with ribosomes.
True
Fill in the blank: _____ is a type of passive transport.
Diffusion
Multiple choice: Which of the following structures is involved in energy production? A) Nucleus B) Mitochondria C) Ribosome
B) Mitochondria
What structure helps maintain the shape of the plant cell?
Cell wall
