Cells and Microorganisms

Very small objects and parts of objects can be seen by ______________ them so they appear larger. (S5L3a)

• Magnifying

• Magnify

• Magnification

• Hand Lens

________are the smallest unit of life and make up all living things. Cell structures perform basic life functions for the cell, such as making energy, growing, repairing, and getting rid of waste. Cells can look different and perform different roles in an organism. (S5L3b)

• Life

• Babies

• Cells

• Microorganisms

________________ are living things that are too small to be seen without magnification.

• Organs

• Cells

• Tissues

• Microorganisms

Some microorganisms are ___________ to people and the environment. Other microorganisms can be _________________and cause disease. (S5L4a, b)

• bad, good

• beneficial, harmful

• cells, microorganisms

• harmful, benifical

____________ are single-celled microorganisms that can live in almost every environment and grow and reproduce on their own. Many types of bacteria are beneficial, like the ones that make cheese or break down chemicals and waste. Many other bacteria are harmful, like the ones that cause illness or spoil food. (S5L4a, b)

• Cells

• Microbes

• Bacteria

__________are even smaller than bacteria and cannot reproduce or grow unless they infect another organism. (S5L4b)

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Microorganism

Which organelle is found in plant and not animal cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

Which organelle is found in a plant and not an animal cell?

• Cell Wall

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell?

• cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• nucleus
• vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?

• to produce energy
• to control cell activity
• to remove waste products
• to allow molecules to enter the cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2