S1 Interim Review

Front

What organelle converts the energy in nutrients into usable energy for the organism?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the gel-like fluid that fills the cell and contains other organelles?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What characteristic of life does a unicellular organism like an amoeba exhibit?

Back

All living things contain cells.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It is a semi-permeable membrane that lets materials in and out.

Front

What organelle stores food, water, and waste, and is larger in plant cells than in animal cells?

Back

Vacuole

Front

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Back

They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It controls all cell activities and contains genetic material.

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells regarding vacuoles?

Back

Plant cells have larger vacuoles than animal cells.

Front

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

Back

They synthesize proteins.