Grade 8 Animal Cell Worksheet

Grade 8 Animal Cell Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the animal cell to help you answer some questions.

Observe the animal cell diagram below:

1. Which organelle is responsible for generating most of the energy for the cell through cellular respiration?

2. What is the primary function of the cell membrane in an animal cell?

1. The   is often called the 'control center' of the cell because it contains the cell's genetic material.

2. Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing  .

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

1. Animal cells have a cell wall.

2. The endoplasmic reticulum plays a role in the transport of materials within the cell.

Match each organelle with its primary function.

1. Briefly describe the main difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell.

2. Explain why the nucleus is considered the 'brain' of the animal cell.