Grade 8 Cell Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the fundamental structures and functions of animal and plant cells with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 8 science students.
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Grade 8 Cell Anatomy
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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 responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of ATP, used as a source of chemical energy?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Endoplasmic Reticulum
2. What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To control what enters and leaves the cell
To store genetic information
To provide structural support and protection
To carry out photosynthesis
3. The is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles.
4. Plant cells have a large central that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.
5. The is often called the 'control center' of the cell because it contains the cell's genetic material.
6. Observe the diagram of the animal cell below. Identify two organelles that are present in animal cells but typically absent in plant cells.
7. Observe the diagram of the plant cell below. Explain the function of chloroplasts within a plant cell.
Match each organelle with its primary function.
8. Ribosomes
a. Site of photosynthesis
9. Chloroplasts
b. Produces proteins
10. Cell Membrane
c. Regulates passage of substances
11. All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
True
False
12. Animal cells have chloroplasts, which allow them to perform photosynthesis.
True
False
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