Question

which specialized organelle is found in plant cells but is generally absent in animal cells, and is primarily responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy? 1 point
○ mitochondria
○ cell membrane
○ nucleus
○ chloroplast

the primary function of the nucleus in both plant and animal cells is to produce energy through cellular respiration. 1 point
○ true
○ false

a key difference between plant and animal cells is that plant cells typically have a rigid outer layer for support and protection, while animal cells only have a flexible outer layer. what are these two outer layers called, respectively? 1 point
○ cell wall and cell membrane
○ cell membrane and cytoplasm

Explanation:

First Question:

Mitochondria are in both plant and animal cells (for cellular respiration), cell membrane is in both, nucleus is in both. Chloroplasts are plant - specific and do photosynthesis (convert light to chemical energy).

The nucleus stores genetic material. Cellular respiration and energy production occur in mitochondria. So the statement about the nucleus producing energy via cellular respiration is wrong.

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall for support/protection, animal cells have a flexible cell membrane. Cytoplasm is not an outer layer. So the correct pair is cell wall (plant) and cell membrane (animal).

Answer:

D. Chloroplast

Second Question: