Animal and Plant Cells

Front

What surrounds the cell, helps keep its shape, and protects it?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What part of the plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Green chloroplast

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What part of the cell contains the genetic material?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the main function of the nucleus?

Back

It controls the activities of the cell and contains DNA.

Front

What are organelles?

Back

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which plants use sunlight to make food.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in chloroplasts?

Back

It captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

Back

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.