Plant and Animal Cells

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

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

What is the purpose of genes, or DNA?

• stores hereditary information to tell what the plant or animal is

• makes proteins

• reduces energy

• produce sugars

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

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• chloroplast

• mitochondria

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

• gives the cell its shape

• produces proteins within the cell

• allows water and nutrient to enter and leave the cell

• contains the plant's DNA

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The nucleus is considered the __________

• control center of the cell

• powerhouse of the cell

• storage for the cell

• transporter of material in the cell

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Which organelle helps plants maintain their shape, and does not allow the shape to change?

• cell membrane

• chloroplasts

• nucleus

• cell wall

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Which organelles are only found in plant cells?`

• cytoplasm and vacuole

• nucleus and cell wall

• cell wall and chloroplast

• mitochondria and cytoplasm

A microscope is used to view cells because

• cells are constantly moving

• cells are too small to be seen with human eyes

• cells are too large to see all at once

• cells are too dark to be seen without light

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

• helps keep organelles in place

• stores water and nutrients

• transports material in the cell

• provides energy for the cell

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Which of these includes organelles found in both plant and animal cells?

• cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane

• cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm

• cell wall, chloroplasts, nucleus

• cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplasts

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