Cell Trivia
Cells were not discovered until what was invented?
microscope
This organelle is found in both plant and animal cells and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
cell membrane
This organelle is found in plant but not animal cells and provides protection and structure for the cell.
The cell wall
All living organisms are made of cells.
True
Cells produce energy they need to survive through what process?
Cellular respiration
Cell theory states that, "All cells come from...."
Other cells or pre-existing cells
This organelle acts as a highway system in the cell and transports proteins throughout the cell. It can be rough or smooth.
Endoplasmic reticulum
Plant cells have a larger one of these because they need more storage for food and water.
Vacuole
All cells have cell membranes.
True.
If a cell were compared to a school, which part of the school would represent the cell's nucleus?
The principal because he/she controls the activity of the school.
Who is considered the "Father of Cytology" because he discovered cells while examining cork under a microscope?
Robert Hooke
This is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell and helps it hold its shape.
Cytoplasm
This cell is roundish in shape and does not have a cell wall.
Animal Cell
All animal cells have large vacuoles, and all plant cells have many small vacuoles.
False
How do chloroplast contribute to maintaining homeostasis in plant cells? (What is their function?)
They absorb sunlight to carry out photosynthesis.
Cell theory states that, "Cells are the basic unit of _______."
Life
This small organelle is often referred to as the factory worker and makes proteins
Ribosomes
This energy making organelle is found in both plant and animal cells.
Mitochondria
A single-celled organisms must perform all cellular functions.
True
Muscle cells are in constant motion and require a lot of energy. They contain more of which organelle?
Mitochondria
This structure contains the cells DNA
Nucleus
This food making organelle is only in plants and uses sunlight for energy.
Chloroplast
What are the three things that are different between a plant and animal cell?
Chloroplast, cell wall, and plant cells have a larger vacuole
The golgi body helps the cell by making proteins.
False
___________ creates sugar and oxygen, which the _____________ converts into energy.
Chloroplast; mitochondria