Cell Parts
What is the control center of the cell?
The nucleus.
What is the function of the mitochondria?
They produce energy for the cell.
What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
A cell wall and chloroplasts.
What process occurs in chloroplasts?
Photosynthesis.
What is cytoplasm?
A jellylike substance that fills the cell and holds organelles.
What part of the cell acts like a security gate?
The cell membrane.
What do ribosomes make?
Proteins.
Name one similarity between plant and animal cells.
Both have a nucleus and mitochondria.
What do cells need for photosynthesis?
Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It controls what enters and exits the cell.
What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
The mitochondria.
What do vacuoles store?
Nutrients and waste products.
How do plant cells maintain their shape?
The cell wall provides structure and support.
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?
It transports substances within the cell.
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?
It packages and distributes proteins and lipids.
Which organelle produces ribosomes?
The nucleolus.
What is the role of the nucleus?
It directs all cell activities and contains DNA.
Why is the cell wall important for plant cells?
It helps the plant stand tall and protects it.
What happens during cell division?
The cell divides to form two new cells.
What is a nucleolus?
A structure within the nucleus that produces ribosomes.
Which organelle packages and distributes proteins?
The Golgi apparatus.
What do chloroplasts do?
They perform photosynthesis.
How do chloroplasts and mitochondria differ?
Chloroplasts perform photosynthesis, while mitochondria produce energy.
Why is protein synthesis important?
It is necessary for growth and repair of cells.
How does the nuclear membrane function?
It protects the nucleus and controls what enters and exits.