Cell Structure and Function

Front

What type of cells are plant and animal cells?

Back

Eukaryotic cells

Front

Which structure is always found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is the jelly-like substance located between the cell membrane and the nucleus?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the smallest unit of a living thing?

Back

Cells

Front

What organelle functions in energy production and is known as the energy factory of the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Protein synthesis

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Back

Photosynthesis in plant cells.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus?

Back

To store genetic information and control cell activities.