🔬 Part 1: Organelle Identification

1. Which organelles are found ONLY in plant cells?

Cell wall

Chloroplasts

Large permanent vacuole

Nucleus

Mitochondria

2. What is the main function of chloroplasts?

To control what enters and leaves the cell

To carry out photosynthesis

To provide structural support

To store water and maintain cell shape

3. Which organelle controls all cell activities?

Cell membrane

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Ribosomes

4. Where does protein synthesis occur in both plant and animal cells?

Mitochondria

Ribosomes

Vacuoles

Cell wall

📝 Part 2: Compare and Contrast

5. Complete the sentences about cell differences:

Plant cells have a rigid _____________ that provides structural support, whilst animal cells only have a flexible _____________ that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Plant cells contain _____________ which allow them to make their own food through photosynthesis, but animal cells do not have these organelles.

6. Explain why plant cells need a cell wall but animal cells do not:

7. Name three organelles that are found in BOTH plant and animal cells and state one function for each:

🎨 Part 3: Cell Design Challenge

8. In the space below, draw and label a simple plant cell. Include at least 6 organelles:

9. How does the structure of mitochondria relate to their function of releasing energy?

10. A student looks at cells under a microscope and sees cells with chloroplasts and cell walls. What type of cells are they observing and how do you know?