Plant and Animal Cells

• What are the two main types of cells?

  Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
• What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

  Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus
• What is the size range of eukaryotic cells?

  10 µm to 100 µm
• Which types of cells are classified as eukaryotic?

  Plant and animal cells
• How do prokaryotic cells differ in size compared to eukaryotic cells?

  Prokaryotic cells are typically smaller
• What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?

  1 µm to 10 µm
• What are the main structural differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  • Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.
  • Eukaryotic cells are larger; prokaryotic cells are smaller.
  • Eukaryotic cells contain complex structures; prokaryotic cells are simpler.
• What is one difference between the structure of a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell?

  Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus
• What subcellular structures do eukaryotic cells contain?

  They contain a nucleus and organelles
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• Are all cells the same?

  No, cells are different
• Why are cells different?

  Due to their job and organism type
• What are structures inside the cell called?

  Subcellular structures
• What are the common features of all eukaryotic cells?

  • Nucleus (at some stage)
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cell membrane
  • Mitochondria
• How do plants and animals differ in food production?

  Plants make their own food
• Why can't plants move their whole body?

  They are rooted in one place
• What extra subcellular structures do plant cells have?

  • Cell wall
  • Vacuole
  • Chloroplasts
• What is one subcellular structure unique to plant cells?

  Cell wall
• What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

  They enable photosynthesis
• What is the function of a vacuole in plant cells?

  It stores nutrients and waste products
• What role does the cell wall play in plant cells?

  It provides structure and support