plant cells and animal cells Flashcards
What is the main difference between plant cells and animal cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.
True or False: Both plant cells and animal cells contain mitochondria.
True.
Fill in the blank: The rigid outer layer of a plant cell is called the __________.
cell wall.
What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast.
Which type of cell typically has a larger central vacuole, plant or animal cells?
Plant cells.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells? A) Nucleus B) Cell wall C) Ribosomes D) Mitochondria
B) Cell wall.
What is the function of the cell membrane in both plant and animal cells?
To regulate what enters and exits the cell.
True or False: Animal cells have chloroplasts.
False.
Short answer: What structure gives plant cells their shape?
Cell wall.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material.
nucleus.
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is present in plant cells but absent in animal cells? A) Golgi apparatus B) Chloroplast C) Endoplasmic reticulum D) Ribosomes
B) Chloroplast.
True or False: Both plant and animal cells have lysosomes.
False.
Short answer: What is the primary function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.
cytoskeleton.
What is the role of the vacuole in plant cells?
To store nutrients and waste products, and maintain turgor pressure.
Multiple choice: Which cell type is generally more flexible? A) Plant cell B) Animal cell
B) Animal cell.
True or False: Animal cells can have multiple small vacuoles.
True.
Short answer: What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.
Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside both plant and animal cells is called __________.
cytoplasm.
What structure is responsible for the synthesis of lipids?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of the cell wall? A) Protection B) Energy production C) Photosynthesis D) Protein synthesis
A) Protection.
True or False: The nucleolus is found within the nucleus.
True.
