8.13 A Quick Check #1

What is the primary function of the cell membrane in both plant and animal cells?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To store nutrients and waste products

• To provide structural support to the cell

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Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP in animal cells?

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

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In plant cells, which structure is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Vacuoles

• Ribosomes

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic information

• To break down waste materials

• To provide structural support

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Which part of the cell contains the genetic material and controls the cell's activities?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Vacuoles

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What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To provide structural support and protection

• To store nutrients and waste products

• To produce energy for the cell

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Which organelle is primarily involved in storing water, nutrients, and waste products in plant cells?

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Vacuoles

• Chloroplasts

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What is the role of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To hold and protect the organelles

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

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Which organelle is not found in animal cells but is present in plant cells and is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

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

• To synthesize proteins

• To control cell division

• To produce energy in the form of ATP

• To store genetic information

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