Cell Organelles

Match the following

• Ribosomes

• A structure inside the cell that performs a specialized function

• Organelle

• Makes proteins in a cell

• Cytoplasm

• What something does

• Cell membrane

• Material that holds the organelles

• Function

• Controls what enters and exits the cell

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Label the image.

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b

c

d

e

Cytoplasm

Animal Cell

Vacuole

Nucleus

Plant Cell

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Complete the table by filling in the organelles described.

a

b

c

d

Chloroplast

Mitochondrion

Nucleus

Cell Wall

Cell Membrane

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Which answer choice correctly identifies the missing organelle of an animal cell?

• Cell wall

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Ribosome

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Which analogy below best represents the function of the nucleus within a plant or animal cell compared to a part of a city?

• A nucleus is like a library because it stores information.

• A nucleus is like a water tank because it stores water.

• A nucleus is like a gate to a city because it allows things in and out.

• A nucleus is like a power plant because it provides energy.

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Which of the following represents the function of an organelle found in only a plant?

• Holds organelles in place within the cell

• Gives the cell structure and rigidity

• Controls all cellular activities

• Controls what is allowed in and out of the cell

Which structure in the plant cell performs the same function as Structure 3 in the animal cell?

• Structure 2

• Structure 4

• Structure 5

• Structure 6

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Which organelle is found in both plant and animal cells and is responsible for the cell’s energy?

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

• Vacuole

• Mitochondrion

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This chart lists functions of different cellular structures found in cells. Highlight the ones that are only found in plant cells.

Answer explanation

Gives the cell structure & rigidity (cell wall - 2nd statement) & Converts energy from the Sun into food for the cell (chloroplasts - 7th statement)

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Which statements describe the two images?

• Both cells have an organelle that functions to give the cell rigidity.

• Both cells contain an organelle that builds proteins.

• The vacuole functions to store water in both cells.

• Both cells have an organelle that functions to convert energy from the Sun.

• Only the plant cell has an organelle that functions to convert energy from the Sun.

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