Plant and Animal Cells Quiz

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

• cell

• molecule

• atom

• organ

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

• nucleus

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Regulates body temperature

• Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• Provides energy for the cell

• Stores genetic information

What is the main function of the chloroplast in plant cells?

• Protein synthesis

• Cellular respiration

• DNA replication

• Photosynthesis

Which organelle is responsible for storing water, nutrients, and waste in plant cells?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Mitochondria

What is the main function of the nucleus in animal cells?

• Produces energy for the cell

• Regulates the cell's temperature

• Controls the cell's activities

• Stores waste materials

What is the key difference between plant and animal cells in terms of cell wall presence?

• Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not.

• Plant cells have flagella, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells have chloroplasts, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.

What is the main function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• Store water, maintain turgor pressure, and store nutrients and waste products

• Transport oxygen to other parts of the plant

• Regulate cell division

• Generate energy through photosynthesis

What is the main function of the mitochondria in animal cells?

• Protein synthesis

• Cellular respiration

• DNA replication

• Photosynthesis

What is the main function of the cytoplasm in both plant and animal cells?

• Storage of genetic information

• Site for cellular respiration

• Support and protection of cell organelles

• Regulation of cell division