Plant and Animal Cells 5th Grade

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

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

• Ribosome

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

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

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

• To absorb light energy and make food.

• To store water and nutrients.

• To provide structural support to the cell.

• To facilitate cellular respiration.

The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.

• brain

• heart

• muscle

• skin

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To provide structure and support.

• To facilitate photosynthesis.

• To store nutrients and waste products.

• To regulate water intake.

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

• The cell

• Tissue

• Organ

• Organism

What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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

• Animal cells have chloroplasts and a cell wall; plant cells do not.

• Both plant and animal cells have chloroplasts and a cell wall.

• Plant cells are smaller than animal cells.

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

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

What is the function of the nucleus?

• To control cell activity.

• To produce energy for the cell.

• To store genetic information.

• To transport nutrients within the cell.