Question

model 3 - animal cell vs. plant cell

1. do both cells in model 3 have a nucleus?
2. do both cells in model 3 have mitochondria?
3. describe at three differences between the animal and plant cells shown in model 3.

a.
b.
c.

1. plant cells have three organelles not found in animal cells. they include the cell wall, large central vacuole, and chloroplasts. use this information to complete the table below.

organelle function
fluid - filled organelle stores water, enzymes, and waste products. size of this organelle can change.
supports and protects the cell.
some store food or pigments, some convert light energy to

Explanation:

1. By observing the model, both animal and plant cells have a nucleus.
2. By observing the model, both animal and plant cells have mitochondria.
3. a. Plant cells have a cell - wall, animal cells don't.

b. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, animal cells have smaller vacuoles.
c. Plant cells have chloroplasts, animal cells don't.
15.

Organelle	Function
Cell wall	Supports and protects the cell
Chloroplasts	Some store food or pigments; uses convert light energy to chemical energy

Answer:

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. a. Plant cells have a cell - wall, animal cells don't.

b. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, animal cells have smaller vacuoles.
c. Plant cells have chloroplasts, animal cells don't.
15.

Organelle	Function
Cell wall	Supports and protects the cell
Chloroplasts	Some store food or pigments; uses convert light energy to chemical energy