Chloroplast Exploration
A Grade 5 science worksheet to explore the structure and function of chloroplasts.
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Chloroplast Exploration Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you answer questions about the chloroplast.
Observe the diagram of a chloroplast below:
1. What is the main function of a chloroplast?
To store water
To make food for the plant
To give the plant support
To help the plant breathe
2. What is the green pigment found in chloroplasts called?
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Chlorophyll
Nucleus
3. Chloroplasts are found in cells, but not in cells.
4. The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called .
5. Chloroplasts are responsible for giving plants their green color.
True
False
6. Animals have chloroplasts in their cells.
True
False
7. Briefly explain why chloroplasts are important for plant survival.