Plant and Animal Cells

Front

What is the shape of an animal cell?

Back

Irregular round shape.

Front

What is the smallest independent unit of a living thing called?

Back

Cell.

Front

What tool helps us to see cells?

Back

Microscope.

Front

What part of a plant or animal cell controls all of the functions?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

Name two parts that are in the plant cell but that are NOT in an animal cell.

Back

Cell wall and chloroplasts.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

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

Back

Cytoplasm.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

They help in photosynthesis by converting sunlight into energy.

Front

What is the rigid outer layer of a plant cell called?

Back

Cell wall.

Front

What is the function of the vacuole in a plant cell?

Back

It stores nutrients and waste products.