Plant & Animal Cell Vocabulary

Front

What is the green pigment found in plant cells that helps absorb sunlight for photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What is the gel-like fluid in which organelles are found in all cells?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What tool is used to view microscopic organisms such as cells?

Back

Microscope

Front

What is the stiff wall that surrounds the membrane in a plant cell only?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What shape is a plant cell usually?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What is the outer layer of an animal cell called?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the control center of the cell that contains DNA?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To perform photosynthesis

Front

What is the jelly-like substance that fills the inside of a cell?

Back

Cytoplasm