Understanding Cells

What are cells often referred to as?

• The building blocks of life

• The smallest unit of matter

• The waste managers

• The energy producers

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

• To provide energy

• To control what enters and exits the cell

• To store water

• To produce proteins

What additional layer do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

• Mitochondria

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

What is the role of cytoplasm in a cell?

• To control cell activities

• To hold organelles in place

• To produce energy

• To transport proteins

Which organelle is known as the control center of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

• To control cell activities

• To store water and other materials

• To produce energy

• To transport proteins

What process do mitochondria use to convert food into energy?

• Cellular respiration

• DNA replication

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

What do ribosomes produce that is essential for the cell?

• Energy

• Water

• DNA

• Proteins

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• To control cell activities

• To package and transport molecules

• To store water

• To produce energy

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Nucleus