Plant and Animal Cells

Front

Which organelle contains the cell's DNA, or the genes?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the purpose of genes, or DNA?

Back

stores hereditary information to tell what the plant or animal is

Front

Which organelle in plant cells forms photosynthesis, or produces food for the plant?

Back

chloroplast

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

allows water and nutrient to enter and leave the cell

Front

The nucleus is considered the __________

Back

control center of the cell

Front

Which organelle helps plants maintain their shape, and does not allow the shape to change? Options: cell membrane, chloroplasts, nucleus, cell wall

Back

cell wall

Front

Which organelles are only found in plant cells? Options: cytoplasm and vacuole, nucleus and cell wall, cell wall and chloroplast, mitochondria and cytoplasm

Back

cell wall and chloroplast

Front

Why is a microscope used to view cells?

Back

Cells are too small to be seen with human eyes.

Front

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

Back

helps keep organelles in place

Front

Which of these includes organelles found in both plant and animal cells? Options: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane; cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm; cell wall, chloroplasts, nucleus; cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplasts

Back

cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm