Cell Similarities and Differences

What is the main difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not

• Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall, while prokaryotic cells do not

• Eukaryotic cells have chloroplasts, while prokaryotic cells do not

• Eukaryotic cells have centrioles, while prokaryotic cells do not

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• To control the activity of the cell

• To produce energy for the cell

• To break down waste materials

• To transport proteins within the cell

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To carry out photosynthesis

• To store water and food

• To control cell division

• To produce energy for the cell

What is the purpose of a cell wall in plant cells?

• To provide support and protection

• To control the activity of the cell

• To transport proteins within the cell

• To carry out photosynthesis

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

• Animal cells are mostly round and irregular, while plant cells are rectangular or cube-shaped

• Animal cells are rectangular or cube-shaped, while plant cells are mostly round and irregular

• Animal cells and plant cells have the same shape

• Animal cells and plant cells can have any shape

What is the function of the plasma membrane in cells?

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To produce energy for the cell

• To store genetic material

• To carry out photosynthesis

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in cells?

• To modify, sort, and package proteins for transport

• To carry out photosynthesis

• To control the activity of the cell

• To store water and food

What is the function of the mitochondrion in cells?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To store genetic material

• To carry out photosynthesis

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in cells?

• To transport proteins within the cell

• To provide support and protection

• To control the activity of the cell

• To carry out photosynthesis

What is the function of centrioles in animal cells?

• To aid in cell division

• To carry out photosynthesis

• To store water and food

• To produce energy for the cell