Exploring Organelles in Plant and Animal Cells

What is the primary function of a cell membrane?

• To produce energy

• To take in necessary chemicals and expel waste

• To store genetic information

• To provide structural support

Which process allows water to pass through the cell membrane?

• Exocytosis

• Endocytosis

• Osmosis

• Active transport

What is the role of turgor pressure in plant cells?

• To store water

• To transport nutrients

• To help the plant maintain its shape

• To produce energy

What is the main component of plant cell walls?

• Cellulose

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

• Proteins

Which organelle is rarely found in plant cells but is common in animal cells?

• Lysosome

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

What is the function of chlorophyll in plants?

• To store water

• To absorb light for photosynthesis

• To provide structural support

• To transport nutrients

Which color has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum?

• Violet

• Blue

• Green

• Red

What would be a consequence if animals had chloroplasts?

• They would need to eat more food

• They would lose their ability to move

• They would become carnivorous

• They would need more sunlight to survive

What do eukaryotic cells have in common?

• They all have chloroplasts

• They all have lysosomes

• They all have a nucleus

• They all have a cell wall

What is the last eukaryotic common ancestor (LECA)?

• A type of fungus

• A type of protist

• A type of animal

• A type of plant