Question

what do plant cells and animal cells have in common? (select all that apply) *
a. cell membrane
b. nucleus
c. cell wall
d. mitochondria
e. chloroplast
f. genetic material
g. cytoplasm
what organelle is responsible for taking in sunlight to make food? *
a. mitochondria
b. chloroplast
c. nucleus
d. cell membrane

Explanation:

First Sub - Question (What do plant cells and animal cells have in common?):

To determine the common components of plant and animal cells, we analyze each option:

• A. Cell membrane: Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
• B. Nucleus: The nucleus, which contains genetic material, is present in both plant and animal cells (eukaryotic cells).
• C. Cell wall: Only plant cells (and some prokaryotes/fungi) have a cell wall. Animal cells lack a cell wall.
• D. Mitochondria: Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell and are present in both plant and animal cells to produce energy.
• E. Chloroplast: Chloroplasts are only found in plant cells (and some algae) as they are responsible for photosynthesis. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts.
• F. Genetic material: Both plant and animal cells have genetic material (DNA) which is necessary for inheritance and cell function.
• G. Cytoplasm: The cytoplasm, a jelly - like substance that holds organelles, is present in both plant and animal cells.

• A. Mitochondria: Mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration, not photosynthesis. They convert energy from food into a usable form (ATP).
• B. Chloroplast: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which can absorb sunlight. In the process of photosynthesis, chloroplasts use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (food) and oxygen.
• C. Nucleus: The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains genetic material. It is not involved in photosynthesis.
• D. Cell membrane: The cell membrane is involved in regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell, not in making food from sunlight.

Answer:

A. Cell membrane
B. Nucleus
D. Mitochondria
F. Genetic material
G. Cytoplasm

Second Sub - Question (What organelle is responsible for taking in sunlight to make food?):