www.ecosystemforkids.com Name: Class: Functions of the parts of a plant cell What is the role of the cytoplasm in a plant cell ? a. 1. contains genetic material b. area where most chemical processes take place c. controls activities of the cell d. controls movement of substances into and out of the cell Which part of a plant cell contains genetic material and controls the activities of the cell ? a. 2. chloroplast b. cell membrane c. cytoplasm d. nucleus The _______ is responsible for conducting photosynthesis. a. 3. b. c. d. chloroplast nucleus cell membrane cell wall What role does the mitochondrion play ? a. 4. b. c. d. produce energy and regulate cellular metabolism provides the medium for chemical processes traps sunlight during photosynthesis controls the genetic materials of a cell What is the function of the permanent vacuole ? a. 5. b. c. d. produce energy and regulate cellular metabolism provides the medium for chemical processes keeps the cell turgid controls the genetic materials of a cell Identify two differences between plant and animal cells. 6. There is no difference between plant and animal cells. 7. True False What role does the cell wall play ? 8.