Plant vs. Animal Cell Vocabulary

Question 1

Specialized structure that performs various function 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 (Golgi Apparatus)

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