Pre Assessment (Cells)

Front

What is the function of the cell wall?

Back

To protect and support the cell.

Front

What part of a microscope is referred to as the 'arm'?

Back

The part that supports the body tube and connects it to the base.

Front

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

Back

True.

Front

What characteristic of life refers to cells dividing to create new cells?

Back

Living things grow and reproduce.

Front

What part of a microscope is referred to as the 'nose piece'?

Back

The part that holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to change magnification.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.

Front

What do we call organisms made up of only one cell?

Back

Unicellular organisms.

Front

What do we call organisms made up of multiple cells?

Back

Multicellular organisms.

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

Back

Cytoplasm.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To control what enters and leaves the cell.