Unit 5 - Cells

What is the function of a cell membrane?

• To perform different functions in each cell
• To control what enters and leaves the cell
• To prevent oxygen from entering the cell

All living things are made of…

• Bricks
• Cells
• Ingredients

What is the function of the cell wall?

• To protect and support the plant cell
• To perform different functions in each cell
• To prevent oxygen from entering the cell

Which organelle is the control center of a cell?

• Mitochondria
• Ribosome
• Nucleus

Unlike the cell wall, the cell membrane 

• Is found in all cells
• Is made of chromatin 
• Protects the nucleus 

What tool is used by scientists to observe cells?

• Balance
• Telescope
• Microscope

A group of cells make up a...

• Cell
• Tissue
• System

The basic units (building blocks) of structure and function in living things are

• Mitochondria
• Cells
• Chloroplasts

Scientists classify cells into these main categories

• Plant cells and animal cells
• Plant cells and bacteria cells
• Plant cells and cell phones

Which of the following is found in plant cells, but not animal cells?

• Cell wall
• Vacuole
• Mitchondria