Plants only

Question 1

What is the basic jelly-like material within a plant cell called?

Answer 1

Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm contains dissolved nutrients and salts and structures called organelles, where many chemical reactions occur.

Question 2

What does the nucleus of a plant cell contain?

Answer 2

Genetic material, including DNA

The nucleus controls the cell’s activities.

Question 3

What is the function of the cell membrane in a plant cell?

Answer 3

Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Its structure is permeable to some substances but not to others.

Question 4

Where does most energy release in respiration occur within a plant cell?

Answer 4

Mitochondria

Mitochondria contain the enzymes for respiration.

Question 5

What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a plant cell?

Answer 5

Ribosomes

Ribosomes are tiny organelles where proteins are synthesized.

Question 6

What pigment do chloroplasts contain that is essential for photosynthesis?

Answer 6

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

Question 7

What is the function of the cell wall in a plant cell?

Answer 7

Strengthens the cell and supports the plant

The cell wall is made from cellulose fibers.

Question 8

What is contained within the permanent vacuole of a plant cell?

Answer 8

Cell sap

The vacuole helps keep the cell turgid.

Question 9

True or False: Animal cells have large, permanent vacuoles.

Answer 9

False

Animal cells may have small and temporary vacuoles, commonly used to store or transport substances.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The organelles where most energy is released in respiration are called _______.

Answer 10

Mitochondria

Question 11

What is the primary role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Answer 11

Photosynthesis

Chloroplasts contain the enzymes needed for photosynthesis.