Plant and Animal Cell Worksheet
Explore the basic structures and functions of plant and animal cells with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 science students.
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Plant and Animal Cell Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may ask you to label diagrams or identify differences between cell types.
1. Which of the following is found in a plant cell but NOT in an animal cell?
Nucleus
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
2. What is the main function of chloroplasts in a plant cell?
Storing water
Producing food
Controlling cell activities
Giving the cell shape
3. The is often called the 'brain' of the cell because it controls all cell activities.
4. The rigid outer layer of a plant cell that provides support and protection is called the .
5. Both plant and animal cells have a , which is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell.
6. Animal cells have a large central vacuole for storing water and nutrients.
True
False
7. Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.
True
False
8. Look at the image below. Label the cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm.
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9. Describe one key difference between a plant cell and an animal cell.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The controls what enters and leaves both plant and animal cells.
11. Plant cells have organelles called that capture energy from sunlight.
12. The is often much larger in plant cells, storing water, nutrients, and waste.