Animal Cell Exploration
A Grade 5 science worksheet exploring the basic structure and functions of animal cells.
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Animal Cell Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image of an animal cell to help you with some questions.
Figure 1: An Animal Cell
1. The is the control center of the animal cell and contains the cell's genetic material.
2. The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles is called the .
3. The is a thin, outer layer that controls what enters and leaves the animal cell.
4. Which of the following is NOT typically found in an animal cell?
Nucleus
Cell wall
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
5. What is the main function of the mitochondria in an animal cell?
Store water
Produce energy
Control cell activities
Support the cell shape
6. All animal cells are exactly the same size and shape.
True
False
7. The cell membrane allows only certain substances to pass into and out of the cell.
True
False
8. Briefly explain why animal cells do not have a cell wall.
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