5th Grade Science Study Guide: Plant & Animal Cells

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and a ____.

• nucleus

• cell wall

• chloroplast

• vacuole

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What additional structures do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

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Fill in the blank: The cell wall gives plant cells a box-like shape, while animal cells are more ____.

• rounded

• square

• triangular

• hexagonal

Which three parts do both plant and animal cells have in common?

• Cell wall, chloroplast, and vacuole

• Nucleus, mitochondria, and cell membrane

• Ribosomes, lysosomes, and centrioles

• Chloroplast, cell wall, and ribosomes

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Which two parts are found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?

• Chloroplasts and Cell Wall

• Mitochondria and Ribosomes

• Nucleus and Cytoplasm

• Golgi Apparatus and Endoplasmic Reticulum

Why do plant cells need chloroplasts?

• To store nutrients

• To perform photosynthesis

• To provide structural support

• To transport water

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How does a cell membrane help both plant and animal cells?

• By providing energy to the cells

• By controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cells

• By producing food for the cells

• By storing genetic information

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Plant cells have a cell wall because:

• they need protection and structure

• they perform photosynthesis

• they have chloroplasts

• they are larger than animal cells

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What is the smallest unit of life?

• Organelle

• Cell

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

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