Cell Structure Worksheet

Cell Structure Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your notes and textbook if needed.

1. Which of the following is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?

2. What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

3. The   is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles.

4. The   is often called the 'brain' of the cell because it controls all cell activities.

5. Briefly explain the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

6. All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.

7. The cell membrane provides rigid support to the plant cell.

8. Label the following parts of the plant cell:

A.   (Cell Wall)

B.   (Cell Membrane)

C.   (Chloroplast)

D.   (Nucleus)

E.   (Vacuole)

9. Label the following parts of the animal cell:

A.   (Nucleus)

B.   (Mitochondria)

C.   (Cell Membrane)

D.   (Cytoplasm)

E.   (Ribosomes)