Structures and functions of Living Organisms

These organelles capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food for the cell.

• cell membrane
• chloroplasts
• cell wall
• ribosomes

A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within a cell.

• organelle
• cell
• nucleus
• ribosomes

This cell part is in ALL cells. It is the gel-like substance that provides cell shape.

• Chloroplasts
• Chromosomes
• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria

What tool do you use to view cells?

• metric ruler
• magnifying glass
• microscope
• petri dish

A typical animal cell is spherical in shape. 

• True
• False

A typical plant cell is rectangular in shape.

• True
• False

The smallest unit of a living thing that can carry out the basic processes of life.

• cytoplasm
• atom
• chlorophyll
• cell

An additional layer around plant cells that provides extra support. 

• cell membrane
• cell wall
• cytoplasm
• cellulose

All activity in the cell is controlled by the _______________________

• brain
• spine
• nuclear
• nucleus

A nucleus is like a

• circle
• brain
• kidney
• ear