5th Grade Cell Vocabulary

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

True or False: Every living organism is made up of one or more cells.

Back

True

Front

What part of the cell is found in all living cells and is gel-like?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

Which tool is used to observe cells?

Back

Microscope

Front

What structures are found in every living cell?

Back

Cell membrane and cytoplasm

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Back

They help in photosynthesis in plant cells.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

They produce energy for the cell.

Front

What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

Back

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

Front

What is a cell wall?

Back

A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides support.