What does the phrase, "cells are the building blocks of life" mean?
All living things are made of cells
What shape are most plant cells?
Rectangular
What do the ribosomes do?
Synthesizes proteins
Which structure provides rigidity and protection to plant cells?
Cell Wall
This is the storage compartment of the cell.
Vacuole
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Photosynthesis
Which two parts are in a plant cell that are NOT in an animal cell?
Cell wall, and Chloroplast
This is responsible for production, processing, and moving proteins around
Endoplasmic Reticulum
What surrounds and supports bacterial cells?
Cell Membrane
Plant and animal cells are eukaryotic. This means they......
Have membrane-bound organelles
What is the purpose of the cell membrane?
Gives the cell support and allows substances in and out
Name the organelles that help provide cells with energy and release energy?
Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
What structure can be part of bacterial, fungal and plant cells, but is not present in animal cells?
DNA
Which cellular component is found in animal cells but not in plant cells?
Lysosomes
Full form of ATP?
Adenosine Triphosphate
Which part of the cell is responsible for breaking down used organelles and essentially “digesting” substances?
Lysosomes