Animal and Plant Cells

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Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?

Back

Ribosomes are the organelles that synthesize proteins in the cell.

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Fill in the blank: The cell wall is a stiff, box-like structure that surrounds the ______________________________.

Back

The cell wall surrounds the plant cell.

Front

Mitochondria are known as the ____________ of the cell.

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy.

Front

Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling the substances that pass in and out?

Back

The cell membrane controls the substances that pass in and out of the cell.

Front

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

Back

The cell wall is a unique structure found in plant cells but not in animal cells.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus acts as the control center of the cell, containing the cell's genetic material.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

Front

What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

Front

What is chloroplast and its function?

Back

Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.