Cell Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the basic structures and functions of plant and animal cells with this Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Cell Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagrams provided to help you.
1. Which of the following is found in a plant cell but NOT in an animal cell?
Nucleus
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
2. What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Store water
Control what enters and leaves the cell
Produce energy
Give the cell its rigid shape
1. All cells have a cell wall.
True
False
2. The nucleus is the control center of the cell.
True
False
1. The is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell.
2. Plant cells have large central for storing water and nutrients.
1. Describe the primary role of mitochondria in both plant and animal cells.
Examine the diagrams of the plant and animal cells below. Answer the questions that follow.
1. Identify two organelles present in the plant cell diagram that are absent in the animal cell diagram.
2. What is the function of the chloroplasts shown in the plant cell?