Exploring Cells: Plant and Animal

What is the main function of a cell?

• To provide structural support to tissues.

• To store genetic information only.

• The main function of a cell is to sustain life by performing essential biological processes.

• To facilitate communication between organisms.

Name one part of a plant cell that is not found in an animal cell.

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

• cell membrane

• ribosome

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

What structure surrounds and protects the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

Do plant cells have a cell wall? Yes or No?

• No, plant cells have a flexible membrane instead.

• Yes

• Yes, but only in certain conditions.

• No, only animal cells have a cell wall.

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To facilitate cellular respiration

• To store water and nutrients

• The function of chloroplasts in plant cells is to conduct photosynthesis.

• To provide structural support to the cell

Which type of cell is generally larger, plant or animal?

• Plant and animal cells are the same size.

• Animal cells are always larger than plant cells.

• Plant cells are generally larger than animal cells.

• Animal cells are generally larger than plant cells.

Name one organelle found in animal cells but not in plant cells.

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

• Lysosome

• Vacuole

What is the role of the cell membrane?

• The cell membrane is responsible for energy production.

• The cell membrane regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

• The cell membrane stores genetic information.

• The cell membrane provides structural support to the cell.