5th Grade Cells Quiz

What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

• Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

• Both plant and animal cells have the same structures.

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Which of the following parts is found only in plant cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Chloroplasts

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Why are cells considered too small to be seen without magnification?

• Cells are made of invisible materials.

• Cells are very far away from us.

• The size of cells is smaller than what our eyes can see.

• Cells are only visible in certain types of light.

If you were to create a model of a plant cell, which part would you include that provides structure and support?

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Cell wall

• Cytoplasm

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Which statement best describes the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• They help the cell divide.

• They store food for the cell.

• They convert sunlight into energy.

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When comparing plant and animal cells, which of the following is true?

• Both have a cell wall.

• Both have chloroplasts.

• Both have a nucleus.

• Both have different types of cytoplasm.

How does the cell membrane function in both plant and animal cells?

• It provides energy to the cell.

• It controls what enters and exits the cell.

• It helps the cell move.

• It stores genetic information.

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Which of the following tools would best help you gather evidence about cell sizes?

• A ruler

• A microscope

• A calculator

• A magnifying glass

What is the role of the nucleus in both plant and animal cells?

• To provide energy

• To store water

• To control cell activities and store DNA

• To help with photosynthesis

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If you were to explain the difference between the structures of plant and animal cells, which point would be most important to mention?

** Hint: Theres 2 organelles that a plant cell has that animal cells do not have.

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