Animal vs Plant Cells

Front

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

Back

The cell membrane acts as a barrier between the cell and the environment, controlling what goes in and out of the cell.

Front

What are the main components of a plant cell?

Back

Plant cells are made of a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and chloroplasts.

Front

What structure is absent in animal cells but present in plant cells?

Back

Cell wall.

Front

How do the vacuoles in animal cells compare to those in plant cells?

Back

The vacuoles in animal cells are smaller than those in plant cells.

Front

What characteristic allows animal cells to change shape?

Back

Animal cells can change shape due to their flexible cell membrane and lack of a rigid cell wall.

Front

What is the primary role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

Front

What is the difference between the cytoplasm in plant and animal cells?

Back

The cytoplasm is present in both types of cells, but plant cells have additional structures like chloroplasts and a cell wall.

Front

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

Back

The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

Front

How do plant cells maintain their structure compared to animal cells?

Back

Plant cells maintain their structure through the rigid cell wall, while animal cells rely on a flexible membrane.

Front

What is a key difference in the size of vacuoles between plant and animal cells?

Back

Plant cells typically have larger central vacuoles, while animal cells have smaller vacuoles.