Praxis 5001 Science Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Praxis 5001 Science Questions and Answers 100% Pass Mitochondria "Powerhouse of cell" that transforms food energy into ATP. Nucleus Control center of the cell. Contains DNA. Nucleus -Control center or "brain of the cell" -Contains the DNA (genetic material stored in chromosomes) **Found in both plant & animal cells Mitochondria -Powerhouse of the cell -Releases chemical energy from food -Cells that use more energy (like muscle cells) have more mitochondria **Found in both plant & animal cells Chloroplast -Produces food for the plant cell by photosynthesis-Contains chlorophyll **Found in plant cells only Vacuole -stores food, water, minerals, waste. **Large vacuole found in plant cells, while many small vacuoles found in animal cells Ribosomes -Makes proteins in the cell -Found in cytoplasm and on rough