Kinchler - Cell Organelles

An onion cell is an example of …

• Prokaryotic Cell

• Animal Cell

• Plant Cell

• Virus

Even on a windy day, most plants can remain upright.

Which structure plays the greatest role in providing a plant with this type of support?

• Mitochondria

• Golgi Body

• Cell Wall

• Nucleus

Unlike animal cells, plant cells have ______ and ______.

• Centrioles

  &

  Cell Wall

• Chloroplasts

  &

  Centrioles

• Central Vacuole

  &

  Chloroplasts

• Cell Wall

  &

  Cell Membrane

Looking at a cell under a microscope, you notice that it is prokaryotic.

How do you know?

• The cell lacks cytoplasm.

• The cell lacks a cell membrane.

• The cell lacks a nucleus.

• The cell lacks genetic material (DNA).

A scientist examines an organelle within a cell that contains a large amount of genetic material. Which statement best identifies this organelle’s function?

• It controls cellular activities.

• It stores food, water, and wastes.

• It gives the cell shape and support.

• It uses light energy to make sugars.

All cells have cell walls but only plant cells have a cell membrane.

• True

• False

The mitochondria is responsible for photosynthesis.

• True

• False

Unlike eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells do NOT contain a nucleus.

• True

• False

Plant cells are usually square shaped while animal cells are usually round.

• True

• False

The cell is the largest unit of life.

• True

• False