Plant and Animal Cellular Structures

Question 1

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

Answer 1

To provide structural support and protection.

Question 2

True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Answer 3

Chloroplasts

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Plant cells typically contain __________, which are large and store water and nutrients.

Answer 4

vacuoles

Question 5

What structure is found in animal cells but not in plant cells?

Answer 5

Centrioles

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of plant cells? A) Cell wall B) Chloroplast C) Lysosome D) Vacuole

Answer 6

C) Lysosome

Question 7

What is the function of the plasma membrane in both plant and animal cells?

Answer 7

To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Question 8

True or False: Both plant and animal cells contain mitochondria.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the jelly-like substance inside both plant and animal cells called?

Answer 9

Cytoplasm

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material.

Answer 10

nucleus

Question 11

What is the role of ribosomes in both plant and animal cells?

Answer 11

To synthesize proteins.

Question 12

Multiple choice: Which structure is unique to plant cells? A) Nucleus B) Chloroplast C) Mitochondria D) Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 12

B) Chloroplast

Question 13

True or False: Animal cells usually have a fixed shape due to a rigid cell wall.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What type of cell division occurs in both plant and animal cells?

Answer 14

Mitosis

Question 15

Fill in the blank: __________ are the energy-producing organelles found in both plant and animal cells.

Answer 15

Mitochondria

Question 16

What is the main difference in the shape of plant cells compared to animal cells?

Answer 16

Plant cells are typically rectangular, while animal cells are more varied in shape.

Question 17

Multiple choice: Which type of cell has larger vacuoles? A) Plant cells B) Animal cells

Answer 17

A) Plant cells

Question 18

True or False: Both plant and animal cells can perform cellular respiration.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in both types of cells?

Answer 19

To synthesize proteins and lipids.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a structure that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion.

Answer 20

Golgi apparatus