Exploring Plant and Animal Cell Structures

What is the role of organelles in a cell?

• To store food and water only

• To provide energy to the cell

• To perform specific functions within the cell

• To protect the cell from external damage

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Vacuole

• Mitochondrion

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How do animal cells differ in shape from plant cells?

• Animal cells are more rectangular

• Plant cells are more circular

• Animal cells are more circular

• Both are the same shape

What additional structure do plant cells have that animal cells lack?

• Mitochondrion

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To produce energy from sunlight

• To provide structure and strength

• To control the entry and exit of substances

• To store water and waste

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What does homeostasis refer to in the context of cells?

• The ability to produce energy

• The maintenance of a balanced internal environment

• The storage of food and water

• The shape and size of the cell

Where is the nucleus typically located in animal cells?

• Attached to the cell membrane

• At the edge of the cell

• In the center of the cell

• Outside the cell

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondrion

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

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What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

• To protect the cell from external threats

• To store large amounts of food and water

• To control cell activities

• To break down sugar molecules

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What pigment is found in chloroplasts giving plants their green color?

• Chlorophyll

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

• Carotene

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