Exploring Animal Anatomy
A Grade 6 science worksheet covering basic animal anatomy, including cell structure, organ systems, and adaptations.
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Exploring Animal Anatomy
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to refer to diagrams.
1. Which of the following organelles is responsible for producing energy in an animal cell?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
2. The main function of the nucleus in an animal cell is to:
Store waste products
Control cell activities
Provide structural support
Carry out photosynthesis
3. The system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients.
4. The system transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.
5. The system allows animals to move and provides support.
6. Describe one adaptation that helps a fish survive in its aquatic environment.
7. Explain how a bird's hollow bones are an adaptation for flight.
8. All animals have an internal skeleton.
True
False
9. The circulatory system is responsible for breathing.
True
False
10. Label the parts of the animal cell diagram below:

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