Animal and Plant Cells

Question 1

In three (3) sentences, explain the function of a vacuole in plant cells.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A vacuole is used for temporary storage of water, waste products, food, and cellular material. Plants take in large amounts of water and need a place to store the water. Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than animal cells to store the water and other materials needed by the cell.

Question 2

Check your understanding. What did you include in your explanation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A vacuole is used for temporary storage of water, waste products, food, and cellular material.; Plants take in large amounts of water and need a place to store the water.; Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than animal cells to store the water and other materials needed by the cell.

Question 3

Label A

Revolt · Accepted Answer

chloroplast

Question 4

Label B

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cell wall

Question 5

What is the function of the chloroplasts?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts capture energy from the Sun and convert it into chemical energy (food) for the plant through the process of photosynthesis. They also contain chlorophyll, which gives the plant its green color.

Animal and Plant Cells Answers

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