Plant and Animal Cells Worksheet
Explore the basic structures and functions of plant and animal cells with this engaging worksheet for Grade 6 science students.
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Plant and Animal Cells
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagrams provided for assistance.
1. Which of the following organelles is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?
Mitochondria
Cell Wall
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
2. What is the main function of chloroplasts?
Provide energy for the cell
Control cell activities
Carry out photosynthesis
Store water and nutrients
3. The is often called the 'powerhouse' of the cell because it produces energy.
4. The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles is called the .
5. Genetic material (DNA) is stored in the of both plant and animal cells.
6. Look at the image of the animal cell below. Identify two organelles and describe their functions.
7. Look at the image of the plant cell below. Identify one organelle unique to plant cells and explain its importance.
8. All cells have a cell wall.
True
False
9. Animal cells are typically larger than plant cells.
True
False
Match the organelle with its main function.
10. Cell Membrane
a. Controls what enters and leaves the cell
11. Vacuole
b. Stores water, nutrients, and waste
12. Nucleus
c. Contains genetic material and controls cell activities
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