Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic
Plant vs. Animal Cells
Organelles
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1. Where does DNA reside in prokaryotic cells?
In the cytoplasm
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11. What structures are found in plant cells that are not found in animal cells?
1. cell wall
2. large central vacuole
3. chloroplasts
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16. Explain the function of the cell membrane.
It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
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2. Where does DNA reside in a eukaryotic cell?
In the nucleus.
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12. Which structure is found animals cells that is not found in plant cells? What is this organelle's function?
Lysosome
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17. What is the function of DNA in the cell?
It is genetic material that provides instruction for all cell processes.
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3. What type of cell is pictured?
Prokaryotic cell
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13. What is the main function of chloroplasts in a plant cell?
A. They produce proteins.
B. They store water and food.
C. They perform photosynthesis.
D. They protect cells from the surrounding environment.
C. They perform photosynthesis.
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18. Why are mitochondria called the powerhouses of the cell?
They process sugars through cellular respiration and supply energy for the cell.
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4. What do all cells have in common? (Four cell parts.)
1. Cell membrane
2. DNA
3. Cytoplasm
4. Ribosomes/Organelles
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14. How are the functions of the cytoskeleton and cell wall similar?
Both the cytoskeleton and the cell wall support the cell's structure and maintain its shape.
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19. What is the structure and function of the Golgi complex?
The Golgi complex packages and distributes lipids and proteins delivered from the ER to do different jobs throughout the cell.
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5. List the four types of organisms that comprise eukaryotes.
Plants, animals, protists and fungi
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How do large central vacuoles differ from vacuoles?
Large central vacuoles only store water in the plant cell. The vacuole contains enzymes, nutrients, water and waste.
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20. How does the rough ER differ from the smooth ER in structure and function?
Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface that make proteins. Smooth ER does not have ribosomes, and makes lipids and breaks down toxic material in the cell.