ACP Bio Quiz 10/22/24

Animal Cell- Pros

Greater variety in shape and flexibility.

Animal Cell- Cons

Very little storage of water, nutrients, waste- small vacuole; less support, structure- no cell wall; cannot make their own food.

Plant Cell- Pros

Able to store water, nutrients, waste- large vacuole; more support, protection, structure- cell wall; can make their own food.

Plant Cell- Cons

Cannot move; inflexible; relies on sunlight/weather for survival.

Difference in Cell Walls

Plant cells have a cell wall around the cell membrane, while animal cells do not.

Difference in Chloroplasts

Plant cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, while animal cells do not.

Difference in Vacuoles

Plant cells contain a larger vacuole for storage, while animal cells have a smaller vacuole.

Prokaryotic Cells

Do not have a nucleus and lack membrane-bound organelles.

Eukaryotic Cells

Have a nucleus and contain membrane-bound organelles.

Examples of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Bacteria are prokaryotic; plant, animal, fungi, and protist cells are eukaryotic.