Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell

Compare-and-contrast quiz on structures exclusive to plant cells (cell wall, chloroplasts, large central vacuole, plasmodesmata, tonoplast) vs. animal cells (centrioles, lysosomes), plus shared organelles

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Which of the following structures are found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?

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Plant and animal cells share many organelles, but each also has unique structures.

Select ALL structures found in plant cells but NOT in typical animal cells.

Mitochondria

Plasmodesmata

Nucleus

Chloroplasts

Cell wall

Large central vacuole

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Which of the following structures are found in animal cells but NOT in plant cells?

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Animal cells have certain structures that are absent in plant cells.

Select ALL structures found in animal cells but NOT in plant cells.

Lysosomes

Golgi apparatus

Endoplasmic reticulum

Centrioles

Ribosomes

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Classify each structure as found in Animal Cells Only, Plant Cells Only, or Both.

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Drag each structure into the correct category.

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Animal Only

Drop here

Plant Only

Drop here

Both

Drop here

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Choose the right word

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The cell wall surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells and provides structural rigidity.

The plant cell wall is primarily made of (1).

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chitin

cellulose

lignin

pectin

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What are the cytoplasmic channels connecting adjacent plant cells called?

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Unlike animal cells, plant cells are surrounded by rigid cell walls. Yet adjacent plant cells still need to communicate and exchange materials.

What are the tiny cytoplasmic channels that pass through the cell walls of adjacent plant cells called?

plasmodesmata

tight junctions

desmosomes

gap junctions

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True or False: Most higher plants possess centrioles.

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True

False

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis and is found only in plant cells?

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This organelle contains green pigment and captures light energy to produce food for the plant.

ribosome

lysosome

mitochondrion

chloroplast

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Fill in the blanks

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In mature plant cells, a large central vacuole often occupies most of the cell's volume. Its bounding membrane has a specific name.

This membrane is called the (1), and the fluid inside is called (2).

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cytosol

tonoplast

plasma membrane

cell sap

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What is the function of contractile vacuoles, found in some single-celled organisms?

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Some single-celled organisms have a specialized type of vacuole not found in most multicellular cells.

What is the function of contractile vacuoles?

Producing ATP

Expelling excess water and waste from the cell

Synthesizing proteins

Storing nutrients and pigments

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True or False: Animal cells can have a large central vacuole similar to that of plant cells.

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True

False

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Match each junction or surface structure to the cell type where it is found.

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Cells use various junction types to connect to neighboring cells or facilitate transport across membranes. Match each structure to the cell type where it is found.

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Structure

Desmosomes

Gap junctions

Tight junctions

Plasmodesmata

Cell Type

Animal cells

Plant cells

Animal cells

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Which pigment gives chloroplasts their green color?

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Chloroplasts contain several pigments, but one in particular is responsible for their characteristic green color and for capturing light energy.

chlorophyll

carotene

xanthophyll

melanin

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Sort the following structures as they appear from the outside to the inside of a typical plant cell.

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Arrange the following plant cell layers and structures in order from the outermost to the innermost.

Cytoplasm

Plasma membrane

Tonoplast (vacuole membrane)

Cell wall

Cell sap (vacuole interior)

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True or False: Both plant and animal cells have a Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.

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False

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What advantage does the large central vacuole give a plant cell?

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The large central vacuole of a plant cell serves several important functions beyond simple storage.

Select ALL advantages the central vacuole provides to a plant cell.

Produces ATP for the cell

Can store toxic chemicals that deter animals from eating the plant

Stores organic compounds such as sugars, amino acids, and pigments

Synthesizes cellulose for the cell wall

Keeps the cell turgid (firm) by drawing in water via osmosis

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Which of the following structures are found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?

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Which of the following structures are found in animal cells but NOT in plant cells?

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Classify each structure as found in Animal Cells Only, Plant Cells Only, or Both.

Drag and drop each option into the correct category. Click ✕ to return an item to the pool.

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Choose the right word

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What are the cytoplasmic channels connecting adjacent plant cells called?

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True or False: Most higher plants possess centrioles.

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis and is found only in plant cells?

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Fill in the blanks

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What is the function of contractile vacuoles, found in some single-celled organisms?

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True or False: Animal cells can have a large central vacuole similar to that of plant cells.

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Match each junction or surface structure to the cell type where it is found.

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Cell Type

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Which pigment gives chloroplasts their green color?

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Sort the following structures as they appear from the outside to the inside of a typical plant cell.

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True or False: Both plant and animal cells have a Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.

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What advantage does the large central vacuole give a plant cell?

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