Plant and Animal Cell Structure and Function

Tiny cellular structure that performs specific functions within a cell

• organelle

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• eukaryotic cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Rigid, strong, stiff outer layer. Supports the plant (allows it to grow tall)

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• organelle

• chloroplast

Supports and protects the cell. Controls movement of materials in and out of the cell. Maintains homeostasis

• vacuole

• cell wall

• nucleus

• cell membrane

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Found in both plant and animal cells. containing genetic information

• hereditary

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

Controls cell activities. Controls hereditary materials.

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Large, oval shape in the center of animal cells and at the edge of plant cells

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Clear, thick jelly like material. Contains the organelles and many chemical reactions occur.

• cell wall

• vacuole

• chloroplast

• cytoplasm

Breaks down sugar molecules into energy

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell membrane

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Bean-shaped with inner membranes

• nucleus

• vacuole

• cell wall

• none of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Term describing an organism that makes it's own food.

• eukaryotic cell

• prokaryotic cell

• autotrophic

• heterotrophic