Animals and plants Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?
Cell
True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.
False
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in both plant and animal cells?
Mitochondria
Fill in the blank: Plant cells contain __________, which are responsible for photosynthesis.
Chloroplasts
What structure gives plant cells their rigidity?
Cell wall
True or False: Both plant and animal cells have a nucleus.
True
What is the function of the ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis
Which type of cell has larger vacuoles, plant or animal cells?
Plant cells
In which type of cell would you find lysosomes?
Animal cells
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in plant cells? A) Chloroplasts B) Cell wall C) Centrioles D) Vacuoles
C) Centrioles
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?
Cytoplasm
True or False: Plant cells are generally larger than animal cells.
True
What organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?
Golgi apparatus
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.
Nuclear envelope
Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?
Mitochondria
What is the primary function of chloroplasts?
Photosynthesis
Multiple Choice: Which structure is involved in the synthesis of lipids? A) Ribosomes B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum C) Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum D) Golgi apparatus
B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Synthesizes proteins and lipids
True or False: Animal cells have a large central vacuole.
False
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
Provides structural support and shape to the cell
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.
Cytoskeleton
Which type of cells are specialized for photosynthesis?
Plant cells
What is the primary component of the plant cell wall?
Cellulose