Unit 01: Investigating Cell Structures and Functions

Front

What organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What surrounds the plasma membrane in plant cells and provides structure and protection?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is blood classified as due to its composition of different cell types that transport nutrients and wastes?

Back

Tissue

Front

What is required for complex organisms that need a large number of cells?

Back

Cells that are specialized and work together

Front

What is the basic unit of structure for each organism?

Back

Cells

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It stores genetic information and controls cell activities.

Front

What are ribosomes responsible for?

Back

Protein synthesis.