Plant Cell Structures and Functions

Which structure is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Cell membrane

What is the function of the mitochondria?

• Controls cell activities

• Stores water and waste

• Produces energy for the cell

• Makes food for the plant

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True or False: The vacuole is larger in plant cells than in animal cells.

• True
• False

What does the chloroplast do?

• Helps the cell breathe

• Stores waste

• Captures sunlight for photosynthesis

• Controls the cell

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Name one organelle and explain its job.

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Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane. What is its main job?

• Store food

• Control what enters and leaves the cell

• Protect the cell from sunlight

• Break down nutrients

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Which organelle is found in BOTH plant and animal cells?

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Large central vacuole

Which structure gives plant cells their shape and extra support?

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

Only plant cells have organelles.

• True
• False

True or False: Organelles in plant and animal cells work together to help the organism survive.

• True
• False

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