Plant and Animal Cell Organelles

Front

What is the gel-like fluid that carries nutrients, proteins, and organelles around the cell?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What organelle converts energy in food to energy used by the cell and is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

Which organelle stores food, water, waste products, or other materials until the waste is removed?

Back

Vacuole

Front

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

Back

The vacuole stores food, water, and waste, and is larger in plant cells, often seen first.

Front

What structure supports and protects the cell?

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Cell Wall

Front

What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

Back

To convert energy in food into usable energy for the cell.

Front

How does the cytoplasm contribute to cellular function?

Back

It provides a medium for chemical reactions and transports materials within the cell.

Front

What is the difference between a vacuole in plant cells and animal cells?

Back

Plant cells have a larger central vacuole that stores more substances compared to smaller vacuoles in animal cells.

Front

What role does the cell wall play in plant cells?

Back

It provides structural support and protection, maintaining the shape of the cell.

Front

What are organelles?

Back

Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.