Plant and Animal Cells

What is the structure that contains the cell's genetic material?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• To produce energy for the cell.

• To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.

• To synthesize DNA and RNA.

• To transport materials across the cell membrane.

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

• To produce energy through cellular respiration.

• To synthesize proteins for the cell.

• To store genetic information.

• To regulate cell division.

What is the semi-permeable barrier that surrounds the cell?

• Cell membrane

• Cell wall

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

Which organelle gives plants their green color and enables them to produce their own food?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell where organelles are found?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What are the small structures within a cell that perform specific functions?

• Organelles

• Cells

• Tissues

• Organ systems

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

• To transport materials within the cell.

• To generate energy for the cell.

• To store genetic information.

• To synthesize proteins for export.

What is the term for the movement of water across a cell membrane?

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Filtration

• Active Transport

What is the purpose of the cell membrane allowing certain types of matter to pass into the cell?

• To provide the cell with the materials it needs.

• To protect the cell from external damage.

• To store waste products for later disposal.

• To facilitate cell division.