Questions and Answers
Which organelle is labeled G? (plant)
cell membrane
Which organelle is labeled H? (animal)
cell membrane
What is the description of the structures represented in James's cell models?
He is making a plant cell. The box is the cell wall, and the balloon represents the large vacuole. The marbles are the tiny ribosomes.
Which organelle is labeled E? (plant)
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Which plant-cell organelle supports and maintains the cell's shape and protects the cell from damage?
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Which organelle contains digestive enzymes that break down waste material and debris in the cell?
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What function do chloroplasts perform?
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Which organelle in the plant will most likely store the absorbed herbicide waste?
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Which organelle is labeled A? (plant)
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Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than in animal cells.
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Which organelle is labeled A? (animal)
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Which organelle is labeled I? (animal)
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Which organelle is labeled I? (plant)
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Which organelle packages and distributes proteins that are received from the endoplasmic reticulum?
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Which organelles are found only in plant cells?
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Study Notes
Organelles in Plant and Animal Cells
- Cell Membrane: Present in both plant and animal cells, acting as a barrier that controls entry and exit of substances.
- Plant Cells: Contain a rigid cell wall that supports shape and offers protection from damage.
Models of Cells
- James uses a balloon filled with water to represent a large vacuole in a plant cell.
- Marbles symbolize ribosomes in his cell model, indicating their tiny size relative to other organelles.
Key Organelles and Their Functions
- Golgi Apparatus: In both plant and animal cells, responsible for packaging and distributing proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Vacuole: Larger in plant cells, this organelle stores waste products, including herbicides absorbed by the plant.
- Lysosome: Contains digestive enzymes that break down waste material and debris in the cell.
- Chloroplasts: Unique to plant cells, they utilize light energy to produce food through photosynthesis.
Unique Cellular Components
- Cell Wall and Chloroplasts are exclusive to plant cells, playing roles in structural integrity and energy conversion.
- The nucleus is the control center found in both plant and animal cells, housing genetic material.
Distinctions between Plant and Animal Cells
- Vacuoles are more prominent and larger in plant cells, while many animal cells contain smaller vacuoles.
- The presence of organelles like the cell wall and chloroplasts distinguish plant cells from animal cells, which lack these structures.
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Test your knowledge on the functions of organelles in plant and animal cells with this quiz. Identify organelles labeled in diagrams and understand their roles in cell structure. Perfect for biology students seeking to solidify their understanding of cell biology.
