Animal & Plant Cells Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.
True
What organelle is responsible for energy production in both animal and plant cells?
Mitochondria
Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called __________.
Cytoplasm
Which type of cell contains chloroplasts?
Plant cell
What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
True or False: Animal cells have a fixed shape.
False
What is the function of the ribosome?
Protein synthesis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in plant cells? A) Cell wall B) Chloroplast C) Lysosome D) Vacuole
C) Lysosome
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
Control center; contains genetic material
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a large central storage area in plant cells.
Vacuole
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Protein and lipid synthesis
True or False: Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria.
True
What term describes the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell?
Cell membrane
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in packaging and distributing proteins? A) Ribosome B) Golgi apparatus C) Lysosome D) Nucleus
B) Golgi apparatus
What gives plant cells their rigidity?
Cell wall
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.
Chloroplast
True or False: Animal cells have chloroplasts.
False
What is the main function of lysosomes?
Digestion of waste materials
Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?
Nucleus
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances? A) Mitochondria B) Smooth ER C) Rough ER D) Ribosome
B) Smooth ER
Fill in the blank: The __________ provides support and protection for the plant cell.
Cell wall
True or False: The cytoplasm is only found in plant cells.
False
What is the difference in shape between animal and plant cells?
Animal cells are generally round; plant cells are rectangular.
