.

Name of Learner:
Grade and Section: Date:

SCIENCE ACTIVITY SHEET No. 4

Difference Between Animal and Plant Cells

I. Learning Competency with Code

Differentiate plant and animal cells according to presence or absence of certain

organelles (S7LT-IId-4)

II. Background Information for Learners

The cell is the basic functional and biological unit of all living organisms. It is the
smallest unit of life and are constantly called the "building blocks of life," mainly because all
living things are composed of cells.
All activities in living things are carried out by cells. The organisms are categorized
based on the number of cells present in them. Unicellular organisms are made up of single
cells, while multicellular organisms have a large number of cells.
Unicellular organisms are believed to be one of the primitive forms of life on earth.
Ultimately, more complex multicellular organisms evolved from these unicellular life forms
over a long period of time. Multicellular organisms have specialized cells with complex cell
organelles, which unicellular organisms typically lack of.
In an ecosystem, plants act as the producers while animals have taken the role of
consumers. Consequently, their daily activities and functions vary, so do their cell structure.
Cell framework and organelles vary in plants and animals, and they are primarily based on
their function. Different cell composition is the reason behind the difference between plants
and animals, their structure and functions.
Cell organelle has its particular function to perform. Some of the cell organelles can be found
in both plant cell and the animal cell, while others are unique to just one. Most of the earth’s
higher organisms are eukaryotes, that is an organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed
within a nuclear envelope, including all plants and animals. Nevertheless, these cells share
some similarities typically associated with eukaryotes.
In these learning activity sheets, you will learn how plant and animal cells look like
through the illustrations presented. Through these, you will be able to observe the similarities
and differences in shapes and presence or absence of the organelle for each cell.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR).

(2017). K-12 Basic Education Curriculum, Science 7 Teacher’s Guide (pp103-
107). Pasig City, Philippines

Department of Education-Instructional Materials Council Secretariat (DepEd-

IMCS). (2014). Science 7 Learner’s Material (pp83-90). Pasig City, Philippines

1
IV. Activity Proper

Directions: Read and study the Cell Vocabulary. Make this as your guide in
answering the activities in the succeeding pages of this learning activity sheets.

Cell Vocabulary

Cell Cell is the basic unit in an organism. It is microscopic. All living organisms
can be unicellular or multicellular.
Cell Cell membrane is a semipermeable membrane made up of proteins.
Membrane Cell membrane is said to be in both plant and animal cells. The cell
membrane controls the materials that passes in and out of the cell
Cell Wall It is a rigid layer that surrounds the cell and made up of cellulose. This
cannot be found in animal cells.
Centrioles Centrioles are cylindrical cell structures composed of microtubules,
which are tube-shaped molecules.
Centrosomes Centrosomes are organelles with microtubules. They are present in cell
division. A centrosome is composed of two centrioles.
Chromosomes Chromosomes are microscopic thread-like structures found in the
nucleus of the cell. They are responsible for carrying hereditary
information in the form of genes.
Cytoplasm Cytoplasm is a translucent jelly-like substance. It is made up of water and
salts and contains the organelles.
Endoplasmic The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of tubules. It plays a major role in
Reticulum the production and transport of proteins and lipids. Endoplasmic
reticulum is the cell's transport system and is of two types - smooth ER
(without ribosomes) and rough ER (with ribosomes).
Golgi Body Golgi apparatus is composed of flat sacs, stacked in a bent shape. It
receives proteins and other new substances from the ER, packages and
ships them to the other parts of the cell. It is responsible for manufacturing
and shipping cellular products; hence known as the
“packaging center” of the cell.
Lysosomes Lysosomes are spherical membranous sacs of acidic enzymes.
Lysosomes act as the garbage disposal and are often referred to as “suicide
bags” of the cell
Mitochondria Mitochondria are distinctive oblong or oval shape organelle.
Mitochondria are known as the cells “power house".
Nucleus Nucleus is a spherical shaped organelle found in cell. It is the brain of
the cell. It regulates the integrity of genes and is also responsible for the
protein synthesis, cell division and growth
Plastids Plastids are major organelles found only in the cells of plants and algae.
They contain pigments used in photosynthesis. Chloroplasts,
leucoplasts and chromoplasts are the different types of plastids and are
found in plastids.
Ribosomes Ribosomes are small grain-shaped organelles that produce proteins. Plastids
consist of RNA and proteins. Ribosomes link amino acids and are the protein
builders and synthesizers of the cell.
Vacuoles Vacuoles are fluid-filled storage bubbles present in both cells. They are
responsible for detoxification, and waste disposal.

2
Exercises / Activities

Activity 1: Comparing Plant Cell and Animal Cell

Direction: Study the illustrations below. Answer the guide questions that follow and
write your answer on your answer sheet.

Animal Cell vs Plant Cell

Plant Cell Animal Cell

Plant cell is large and rectangular in shape
Cell wall is present
The nucleus lies on one side of the cell
Mitochondria are present in fewer
numbers
Plastids are present
Centrosomes are absent
One large central vacuole is present
Animal cell is small and has an
irregular shape
Cell wall is absent
Nucleus lies at the center
Mitochondria are present in large
numbers
Plastids are absent
Centrosomes are present
Many small vacuoles are present

Fig. 1. PLANT AND ANIMAL CELL

3
Guide Questions

1. What is the difference in the shape of a plant cell with that of an animal cell?

2. Which organelles or cell parts are found in both cells?

3. Which organelle or cell part is present only in plant cells?

4. Which organelle or cell part is present only in animal cells?

Activity 2

My Venn Diagram

Direction: Using the informations gathered above, differentiate plant and animal cells
according to presence or absence of certain organelles. Copy the Venn diagram on your
answer sheet and write the identified organelles in the overlapping and non – overlapping
areas of the diagram.

Plant Cell Animal Cell

4
V. Reflection

Based on what you have learned about plant and animal cells, explain how
the cell is considered as “the basic machinery of life’. Write your reflection on your
answer sheet.

VI. Other References

Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. (2012). Exploring Life through Science Series the New Grade 7
(p105-114). Quezon Avenue