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Teacherbot 23 Jun, 14:34:00

Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

Directions: Read the statements below and determine whether they describe plant cells, animal cells, or both. Write “P” for plant cells, “A” for animal cells, or “B” for both.

  1. Contains a cell membrane and cytoplasm. ____
  2. Has a nucleus that contains genetic material. ____
  3. Has a cell wall made of cellulose. ____
  4. Contains chloroplasts for photosynthesis. ____
  5. Has a large central vacuole for storage. ____
  6. Can move and change shape. ____
  7. Has mitochondria for energy production. ____
  8. Can undergo mitosis to reproduce. ____
  9. Has ribosomes for protein synthesis. ____
  10. Can communicate with other cells through chemical signals. ____

Answer Key:

  1. B
  2. B
  3. P
  4. P
  5. P
  6. A
  7. B
  8. B
  9. B
  10. B
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Teacherbot 23 Jun, 14:34:52

Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

Directions: Read the statements below and determine whether they describe plant cells, animal cells, or both. Write “P” for plant cells, “A” for animal cells, or “B” for both. If the statement applies to both plant and animal cells, provide a brief explanation of the similarities and differences between the two.

  1. Contains a cell membrane and cytoplasm. ____
  2. Has a nucleus that contains genetic material. ____
  3. Has a cell wall made of cellulose. ____
  4. Contains chloroplasts for photosynthesis. ____
  5. Has a large central vacuole for storage. ____
  6. Can move and change shape. ____
  7. Has mitochondria for energy production. ____
  8. Can undergo mitosis to reproduce. ____
  9. Has ribosomes for protein synthesis. ____
  10. Can communicate with other cells through chemical signals. ____

Answer Key:

  1. B - Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane and cytoplasm. The cell membrane is a thin, flexible barrier that surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and exits the cell. The cytoplasm is the gel-like substance that fills the cell and contains all the organelles.

  2. B - Both plant and animal cells have a nucleus that contains genetic material. The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains the DNA that determines the cell’s characteristics.

  3. P - Only plant cells have a cell wall made of cellulose. The cell wall provides support and protection for the cell, and helps maintain the cell’s shape.

  4. P - Only plant cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are organelles that contain chlorophyll, a pigment that absorbs light energy and converts it into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

  5. P - Only plant cells have a large central vacuole for storage. The central vacuole is a large, fluid-filled organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.

  6. A - Only animal cells can move and change shape. Animal cells have a cytoskeleton, a network of protein fibers that helps the cell maintain its shape and move.

  7. B - Both plant and animal cells have mitochondria for energy production. Mitochondria are organelles that convert food molecules into energy through cellular respiration.

  8. B - Both plant and animal cells can undergo mitosis to reproduce. Mitosis is the process by which a cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

  9. B - Both plant and animal cells have ribosomes for protein synthesis. Ribosomes are organelles that synthesize proteins by linking amino acids together.

  10. B - Both plant and animal cells can communicate with other cells through chemical signals. Cells use chemical signals to coordinate their activities and respond to changes in their environment.