Plant and Animal Cell Worksheet
Explore the structures and functions of plant and animal cells with this comprehensive grade 7 science worksheet.
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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. Use the provided diagrams to help you identify structures.
1. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Vacuole
2. Animal cells typically lack which of the following structures found in plant cells?
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Cell wall
Nucleus
3. The is often called the 'powerhouse' of the cell because it produces energy.
4. The rigid outer layer of a plant cell that provides support and protection is the .
5. Genetic information (DNA) is stored within the of both plant and animal cells.
6. Briefly explain the primary function of the cell membrane.
7. Label the indicated parts of the animal cell diagram below.
A:
B:
C:
D:
8. Label the indicated parts of the plant cell diagram below.
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F:
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H:
9. All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
True
False
10. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, while animal cells typically have smaller, temporary vacuoles or none at all.
True
False
Match the organelle with its primary function.
11. Nucleus
a. Controls what enters and leaves the cell
12. Cell Membrane
b. Stores water, nutrients, and waste in plant cells
13. Mitochondria
c. Directs cell activities, contains genetic material
14. Chloroplast
d. Performs photosynthesis
15. Vacuole (large central)
e. Produces energy for the cell