Plant Cell Lab ..............................................................Name _______________________________

visit www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/plantcells.html. Instead of using the microscope in class, you will look at the pictures on that page.

1. What is the function of chloroplasts?

2. Name two structures found in plant cells but not animal cells.

3. Name three structures found in plant cells AND animal cells.

4. What structure surrounds the cell membrane (in plants) and gives the cell support.

Post Lab Questions

1. Describe the shape and the location of chloroplasts.

2. Why were no chloroplasts found in the onion cells? (hint: think about where you find onions)

3. Which type of cell was smaller - the onion cells or the elodea cells?

4. Fill out theVenn Diagram below to show the differences and similarities between the onion cells and the elodea cells.