What is the function of chloroplasts?
Photosynthesis: absorbs sunlight.
What is the role of the nucleus?
Contains DNA and directs cell activities.
What is the function of the nucleolus?
Makes ribosomes and contains RNA to build proteins.
What is the structure that surrounds the nucleus?
Nuclear membrane.
What is cytoplasm?
Suspends organelles and provides structure.
What are microtubules?
Network of proteins that provide structure.
What are microfilaments?
Part of the cytoskeleton, providing structure.
What is the difference between plant and animal cells?
Chloroplasts are found in plant cells.
What is the function of centrioles?
Used in cell reproduction.
What is nucleoplasm?
Fluid that surrounds the nucleus.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Controls movement in and out of the cell
What type of cells have a cell membrane?
Both
What is the function of the cell wall?
Supports and protects cells
Found in plant cells
What type of cells have a cell wall?
Plant
What is the function of the Rough ER?
Moves materials around in the cell
Has ribosomes
What type of cells have Rough ER?
Both
What is the function of the Smooth ER?
Moves materials around in the cell
No ribosomes
What type of cells have Smooth ER?
Both
What is the function of the Golgi body?
Moves materials around in the cell
What type of cells have a Golgi body?
Both
What is the function of a lysosome?
Transports undigested material to cell membrane for removal
What type of cells have lysosomes?
Animal
What is the function of a vacuole?
Helps plants maintain shape
What type of cells have vacuoles?
Both
