Plant vs. Animal Cell

Question 1

Specialized structure that performs various functions in the cell

Answer 1

Organelle

Question 2

Control Center

Answer 2

Nucleus

Question 3

Stores nutrients and gives support

Answer 3

Vacuole

Question 4

Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy

Answer 4

Mitochondria

Question 5

Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis

Answer 5

Chloroplast

Question 6

Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export

Answer 6

Golgi Complex

Question 7

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane

Answer 7

Cell Wall

Question 8

The membrane that protects the cell

Answer 8

Cell Membrane

Question 9

Breaks down worn-out or damaged organelles, waste materials, and foreign invaders

Answer 9

Lysosome

Question 10

Makes proteins

Answer 10

Ribosomes

Question 11

Synthesizes and packages proteins, and transports materials through the cell

Answer 11

Rough ER

Question 12

It synthesizes lipids that will be exported by the cell; detoxifies poisons, alcohol, and drugs

Answer 12

Smooth ER