FLASHCARDS SC.6.L.14.2

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell

Front

Which type of cell contains a cell wall?

Back

Plant cells

Front

What organelle is responsible for producing energy in both plant and animal cells?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What structure controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material?

Back

The nucleus

Front

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Back

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 that holds organelles?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste in plant cells?

Back

Large central vacuole

Front

Which type of cell lacks a cell wall?

Back

Animal cells

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells in terms of shape?

Back

Plant cells are usually rectangular, while animal cells are more round or irregular