Plant and Animal Cells

Open Ended

What makes plant and animal cells different?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following do plant cells have, but animal cells do not?

• Chloroplasts
• Mitochondria
• Lysosomes
• Cell membrane

Multiple Choice

The cell wall is found in _______ cells

• plants

• animals

Multiple Choice

The cell membrane is found in _______ cells.

• plant

• animal

• both

• neither

Multiple Choice

The nucleus acts as the _____ of the cell

• structural component
• control center (brain)

• waste disposal unit
• energy source

Multiple Choice

The cytoplasm is found in _____ cells

• animal

• plant

• both

• neither

Multiple Choice

Why do mitochondria break down sugars?

• To produce ATP for cellular energy.
• To synthesize proteins for cell growth.
• To store energy as fat.
• To produce carbon dioxide for respiration.

Multiple Choice

Vacuoles are fluid filled sacs found in _______ cells

• plant

• animal

• both

• neither

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the pigment in green plants that captures sunlight?

• photosynthesis

• plant cells

• chloroplasts

• chlorophyll

Open Ended

If you had to explain the parts of an animal cell to your younger cousin, what comparison or example could you use for the cell and its organelles?