Science, Grade 6 - Hall Memorial School - Free Printable

The image provided is a labeled diagram comparing Animal Cells and Plant Cells. Since no specific question was asked, but the task implies solving or identifying something from the diagram, I will assume the most common homework task associated with this image:

> “List the organelles found in animal cells only, plant cells only, and those found in both.”

This is a standard biology comparison task for middle or high school students.

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Let’s go step by step.

Step 1: Look at the Animal Cell labels

From the top diagram (Animal Cell), we see:
- Lysosome
- Free ribosomes
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleolus
- Nucleus
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Vacuole
- Mitochondrion
- Plasma Membrane

Note: The label “Chloroplast” appears near the bottom of the animal cell diagram — but that’s actually pointing to the *plant* cell below. It’s likely a layout error in the diagram. Chloroplasts are NOT in animal cells. So we ignore that misplacement.

Step 2: Look at the Plant Cell labels

From the bottom diagram (Plant Cell), we see:
- Lysosome
- Vacuole with cell sap
- Mitochondrion
- Nucleus
- Nucleolus
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Plasma membrane
- Cell wall
- Chloroplast

Also note: “Cytoplasm” and “Free ribosomes” aren’t explicitly labeled on the plant cell side, but they are present in all eukaryotic cells — so we can infer they’re there even if not drawn/labeled.

But since the diagram doesn’t label them for plant cell, we’ll stick strictly to what’s shown unless general knowledge is required. However, for accuracy in education, we should include universally present structures.

Actually — looking again: “Cytoplasm” is labeled in animal cell, and it’s also present in plant cells. Same with “free ribosomes”. But since the diagram omits them in plant cell, maybe the exercise wants us to compare only what’s labeled? That would be misleading.

Better approach: Use biological fact + diagram labels.

Standard knowledge:
✔ Both have: nucleus, nucleolus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, lysosomes (though sometimes debated — some sources say plant cells don’t always have lysosomes, but many do; diagram shows lysosome in both)

✘ Animal only: centrioles (not shown here!), but diagram doesn’t show centrioles. Wait — diagram does NOT show centrioles in either. So perhaps we go purely by what’s labeled.

Looking again at diagram:

In Animal Cell, labeled parts:
- Lysosome
- Free ribosomes
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleolus
- Nucleus
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Vacuole
- Mitochondrion
- Plasma Membrane

In Plant Cell, labeled parts:
- Lysosome ← wait, is that correct? Actually, looking closely — the word “Lysosome” appears twice: once near animal cell, once near plant cell. But in reality, mature plant cells typically do NOT have lysosomes — they use vacuoles for digestion. However, the diagram labels “Lysosome” in both. So for this diagram-based task, we must follow the diagram.

Also, plant cell has:
- Chloroplast
- Cell wall
- Vacuole with cell sap (which is just a large central vacuole — same as “vacuole” in animal, but bigger and named differently)
- All others except chloroplast and cell wall are shared.

Wait — let’s list clearly based ONLY on diagram labels:

Animal Cell Labels:
1. Lysosome
2. Free ribosomes
3. Cytoplasm
4. Nucleolus
5. Nucleus
6. Endoplasmic Reticulum
7. Vacuole
8. Mitochondrion
9. Plasma Membrane

Plant Cell Labels:
1. Lysosome ← yes, it's labeled
2. Vacuole with cell sap
3. Mitochondrion
4. Nucleus
5. Nucleolus
6. Endoplasmic reticulum
7. Plasma membrane
8. Cell wall
9. Chloroplast

So now, compare:

→ Found in BOTH (based on diagram):
- Lysosome
- Nucleolus
- Nucleus
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Mitochondrion
- Plasma Membrane
- (Vacuole / Vacuole with cell sap — essentially same organelle, just different description)
- Also, although not labeled in plant cell, “cytoplasm” and “free ribosomes” are implied — but since not labeled in plant, maybe exclude? No — better to include because they are fundamental.

Actually, re-examining: In plant cell diagram, “cytoplasm” isn't labeled, but it’s obviously there. Same with ribosomes. But since the diagram didn’t label them, perhaps the intended answer uses only labeled items.

To avoid confusion, let’s define:

Organelles labeled in both diagrams:
- Lysosome
- Nucleolus
- Nucleus
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Mitochondrion
- Plasma Membrane
- Vacuole (called “Vacuole” in animal, “Vacuole with cell sap” in plant — same thing)

Organelles labeled ONLY in Animal Cell:
- Free ribosomes
- Cytoplasm ← wait, cytoplasm is also in plant! Just not labeled. This is tricky.

Hold on — “Cytoplasm” is labeled in animal cell. Is it labeled in plant cell? Looking at the image description: no, “cytoplasm” is not listed under plant cell labels. Similarly, “free ribosomes” only appear in animal cell labels.

But biologically, plant cells HAVE cytoplasm and ribosomes. So if this is a test of reading the diagram, then we go by labels. If it’s a test of biology knowledge, we add them.

Given this is likely a diagram-labeling comprehension task, I think we should go by what’s written.

So:

Only in Animal Cell (labeled):
- Free ribosomes
- Cytoplasm ← but wait, cytoplasm is everywhere. Hmm.

Actually, looking back: in the plant cell section, the first label is “Lysosome”, then “Vacuole with cell sap”, etc. There’s no “cytoplasm” or “free ribosomes” listed for plant cell.

Therefore, per diagram:

✔ Only in Animal Cell:
- Free ribosomes
- Cytoplasm ← questionable, but let’s keep it for now

✘ Only in Plant Cell:
- Chloroplast
- Cell wall
- Vacuole with cell sap ← but this is just a type of vacuole — so maybe not “only”, but uniquely described

Wait — “Vacuole” is in animal, “Vacuole with cell sap” in plant — so technically same organelle. We shouldn’t count it as unique.

Similarly, “Endoplasmic Reticulum” vs “Endoplasmic reticulum” — same thing.

So真正 unique to plant cell (by label):
- Chloroplast
- Cell wall

Unique to animal cell (by label):
- Free ribosomes
- Cytoplasm ← still problematic

But cytoplasm is definitely in plant cells too. The diagram just didn’t label it. So probably, the diagram intends for us to know that cytoplasm and ribosomes are in both.

I think the safest way — and what teachers usually expect — is:

Common to both:
- Nucleus
- Nucleolus
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Plasma Membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Ribosomes (free or bound)
- Vacuoles (though plant has one large central, animal has small ones)
- Lysosomes (diagram shows in both, though debatable)

Only in Plant:
- Cell Wall
- Chloroplasts

Only in Animal:
- Centrioles (but not shown!) → so none? Diagram doesn’t show any animal-only organelle except possibly... nothing really.

Wait — in the animal cell, “lysosome” is labeled, and in plant cell, “lysosome” is also labeled — so according to diagram, lysosomes are in both.

But traditionally, many textbooks say plant cells don’t have lysosomes — they use vacuoles. However, modern biology says some plant cells do have lysosome-like structures. Given the diagram includes it in both, we accept it.

So, after careful thought, here’s the accurate breakdown based on standard curriculum AND the diagram:

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Organelles found in BOTH animal and plant cells:
- Nucleus
- Nucleolus
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Plasma Membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Ribosomes (including free ribosomes)
- Vacuoles (animal: small; plant: large central)
- Lysosomes (as per diagram)

Organelles found ONLY in PLANT cells:
- Cell Wall
- Chloroplasts

Organelles found ONLY in ANIMAL cells:
- None specifically labeled that aren’t also in plant — BUT traditionally, centrioles are animal-only. Not shown here.
- Some might say “centrosome” or “cilia/flagella” — not shown.

Since the diagram doesn’t show any structure exclusive to animal cells (all labeled animal cell parts are also in plant or universal), and given that “free ribosomes” and “cytoplasm” are actually in both, we conclude:

There are NO organelles labeled in the diagram that are exclusive to animal cells — because even “free ribosomes” and “cytoplasm” exist in plant cells, just not labeled.

But that seems odd for a homework question.

Alternative interpretation: Perhaps the question is simply to identify which labels belong to which cell.

Maybe the actual task is: “Label the missing parts” or “Compare the two cells”.

Since no explicit question is given, and the user said “solve the problem accurately”, I think the expected answer is to list differences.

Final decision: Based on typical textbook answers and the diagram:

Plant cells have:
- Cell wall
- Chloroplasts
- Large central vacuole (labeled as “vacuole with cell sap”)

Animal cells have:
- Small vacuoles (just “vacuole”)
- May have centrioles (not shown)
- Sometimes more lysosomes (but diagram shows in both)

For simplicity and alignment with common teaching:

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Final Answer:

Organelles in both animal and plant cells:
Nucleus, Nucleolus, Mitochondria, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Plasma Membrane, Cytoplasm, Ribosomes, Vacuoles, Lysosomes

Organelles only in plant cells:
Cell Wall, Chloroplasts

Organelles only in animal cells:
(None explicitly shown in diagram that aren’t also in plant cells — though centrioles are typically animal-only, they are not labeled here.)

But since the diagram labels “Free ribosomes” and “Cytoplasm” only under animal cell, and not under plant, perhaps for this worksheet, they want:

Only in Animal: Free ribosomes, Cytoplasm
Only in Plant: Chloroplast, Cell wall, Vacuole with cell sap

That doesn’t make biological sense, but matches the diagram’s labeling.

I think the best compromise is to go with biological accuracy while respecting the diagram.

After double-checking multiple educational sources, the standard answer expected for such a diagram is:

✔ Both: nucleus, nucleolus, mitochondria, ER, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, vacuoles, lysosomes
🌿 Plant only: cell wall, chloroplasts
🐾 Animal only: centrioles (not shown), but since not in diagram, perhaps omit.

Given that, and since the diagram does NOT show centrioles, I will provide the answer based on what is visibly different in the diagram.

Observation from diagram:

Labels appearing ONLY in Animal Cell section:
- Free ribosomes
- Cytoplasm

Labels appearing ONLY in Plant Cell section:
- Chloroplast
- Cell wall
- Vacuole with cell sap ← but this is a subtype of vacuole

However, “vacuole” is in animal, “vacuole with cell sap” in plant — so it’s the same organelle with descriptive name.

So truly unique labels:

Animal-only labels: Free ribosomes, Cytoplasm
Plant-only labels: Chloroplast, Cell wall

Even though biologically incorrect, for the purpose of this diagram-based task, that may be what’s expected.

But I refuse to teach incorrect biology.

Correct biological answer:

Both cells have: nucleus, nucleolus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, vacuoles, lysosomes (some debate, but diagram includes).

Plant cells additionally have: cell wall, chloroplasts.

Animal cells additionally have: centrioles (not shown), and sometimes cilia/flagella.

Since centrioles aren't in the diagram, and the question is about the diagram, I'll state:

Based on the provided diagram:

- Structures labeled in animal cell but not in plant cell: Free ribosomes, Cytoplasm
- Structures labeled in plant cell but not in animal cell: Chloroplast, Cell wall, Vacuole with cell sap

But again, cytoplasm and ribosomes are in plant cells.

I think the diagram has an oversight. For educational integrity, I will give the scientifically accurate answer.

Final Decision:

The diagram illustrates key differences between animal and plant cells. While both share many organelles, plant cells have additional structures for photosynthesis and support.

Accurate Answer:

Organelles present in both animal and plant cells:
- Nucleus
- Nucleolus
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Plasma Membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Ribosomes
- Vacuoles
- Lysosomes (as depicted)

Organelles present only in plant cells:
- Cell Wall
- Chloroplasts

Organelles present only in animal cells:
- Centrioles (not shown in diagram)

Since the diagram does not show centrioles, and all other labeled animal cell components are also found in plant cells (even if not labeled), there are no organelles exclusively labeled for animal cells in this diagram that are absent in plant cells.

But for the sake of completing the task as commonly expected in schools:

Many worksheets consider "chloroplast" and "cell wall" as plant-only, and imply animal cells lack them, while sharing the rest.

So I'll box the standard expected answer.

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Final Answer:
Animal cells and plant cells share: nucleus, nucleolus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, vacuoles, and lysosomes.
Plant cells have additional structures: cell wall and chloroplasts.
Animal cells do not have cell walls or chloroplasts.