Exploring Animal Cells
A Grade 4 science worksheet introducing students to the basic structure and functions of animal cells.
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Exploring Animal Cells
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Look at the animal cell diagram below. Write the name of each part next to its letter.
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2. Which part of the animal cell controls what goes in and out of the cell?
Nucleus
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
3. Which part of the animal cell is like the 'brain' of the cell, controlling all its activities?
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Mitochondria
4. The jelly-like substance that fills the cell is called the .
5. Animal cells are the basic building blocks of all .
6. Animal cells have a cell wall.
True
False
7. All animal cells are exactly the same size and shape.
True
False
8. Why are animal cells important for living things?