Plant Cells

• What is the main difference between plant and animal cells regarding photosynthesis?

  Plants can use light for photosynthesis
• How do plant cells differ in shape compared to animal cells?

  Plant cells have a regular shape
• What do plant cells contain that are packed full of green structures?

  Chloroplasts
• What is the function of the nucleus in plant cells?

  It contains genetic material
• What occurs in the cytoplasm of plant cells?

  Chemical reactions take place
• What controls the entry and exit of molecules in plant cells?

  The cell membrane
• What is the role of mitochondria in plant cells?

  They carry out aerobic respiration
• What is the function of ribosomes in plant cells?

  Protein synthesis
• What are the three structures unique to plant cells?

  Chloroplasts, cell wall, large vacuole
• What do chloroplasts contain that is essential for photosynthesis?

  Chlorophyll
• What is the composition of the cell wall in plant cells?

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

  It strengthens the cell
• What is the large permanent structure found in plant cells?

  A large permanent vacuole
• What is the fluid inside the vacuole called?

  Cell sap
• How does the vacuole help plant cells?

  It helps give the cell its shape
• What are the main components of a plant cell?

  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cell membrane
  • Mitochondria
  • Ribosomes
  • Chloroplasts
  • Cell wall
  • Large permanent vacuole
• What are the functions of the different parts of a plant cell?

  • Nucleus: Contains genetic material
  • Cytoplasm: Site of chemical reactions
  • Cell membrane: Controls molecule entry/exit
  • Mitochondria: Carry out aerobic respiration
  • Ribosomes: Protein synthesis
  • Chloroplasts: Site of photosynthesis
  • Cell wall: Strengthens the cell
  • Vacuole: Maintains cell shape