Question

A student created a table to show the functions of different cell structures.

Cell Structure Function
nucleus controls the activities of the cell
cell membrane allows materials in and out of the cell
mitochondria use energy from the Sun to make sugars
cytoplasm protects internal organelles and gives the cell a defined shape
chloroplast provides the cell with most of its energy
What error did the student make when creating the table?

A.
The student switched the functions of the nucleus and the cell membrane.

B.
The student switched the functions of the chloroplast and the nucleus.

C.
The student switched the functions of the mitochondria and the chloroplast.

D.
The student switched the functions of the cytoplasm and the cell membrane.

Answer 1

C. The student switched the functions of the mitochondria and the chloroplast. Mitochondria generate most of the cell's usable energy (cellular respiration); chloroplasts use sunlight to make sugars (photosynthesis).