Cell Organelles and Their Functions

The video tutorial covers content standard number seven, focusing on the components of animal and plant cells. It explains the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane, and introduces other organelles like vacuoles and mitochondria. The tutorial highlights the differences between animal and plant cells, such as the presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts in plant cells. The video concludes with a comparison and review of the key differences and similarities between the two cell types.

Which organelle is considered the control center of the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• To provide energy

• To store genetic information

• To control what enters and exits the cell

• To hold organelles in place

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

What is the role of the cell membrane?

• To provide energy

• To control cell activities

• To regulate entry and exit of substances

• To convert sunlight into food

Which of the following is NOT required knowledge for animal cells in this lesson?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Cytoplasm

• Vacuoles

What additional structure do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

• Cell wall

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To convert sunlight into food

• To store waste

• To control cell activities

• To provide structural support

What is the main difference in vacuoles between plant and animal cells?

• Plant cells have one large vacuole

• Animal cells have no vacuoles

• Animal cells have one large vacuole

• Plant cells have many small vacuoles

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

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

• To control cell activities

• To provide structural support

• To store nutrients

• To convert sunlight into food