Plant vs. Animal Cells

Front

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

Back

Storage.

Front

What organelle is found only in plant cells and captures light energy?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

How are chloroplasts similar to solar panels?

Back

They transform energy.

Front

Which type of cell has larger vacuoles, plant or animal cells?

Back

Plant cells have larger vacuoles.

Front

What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

Back

Cell walls.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose).

Front

What is the main difference between plant and animal cells regarding shape?

Back

Plant cells have a fixed shape due to cell walls, while animal cells have a more flexible shape.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane in both plant and animal cells?

Back

To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in cells?

Back

To produce energy through cellular respiration.

Front

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

Back

Cytoplasm.