Plant and Animal Cells 5th Grade

Front

What part of the cell stores food, water, and waste?

Back

Vacuole

Front

The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.

Back

brain

Front

What is the main function of chloroplasts found in plant cells?

Back

To absorb light energy and make food.

Front

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

Back

The cell.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus?

Back

To control cell activity.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm.

Front

What structure surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves?

Back

Cell membrane.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in the cell?

Back

To produce energy.

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

Back

Plant cells have chloroplasts and a cell wall; animal cells do not.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To make proteins.