Cells

A cell is...

• the basic unit of structure and function in living organism
• an organism
• a basic part of everything that we see
• found only in animals, not plants

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Which of the following are NOT found in animal cells

• chloroplasts and cytoplasm
• chloroplasts and cell wall
• cell wall and cell membrane
• mitochondria and nucleus

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The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.

• foot
• hand
• stomach
• brain

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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

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Which structures are found in every living cell?

• cell membrane and cytoplasm
• chloroplasts and mitochondria
• a cell wall and nucleus
• chloroplasts and cell wall

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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

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What is the function of a cell wall?

• to protect and support the cell
• to perform different functions in each cell
• to prevent water from passing through it
• to prevent oxygen from entering the cell

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What tool do you use to view the cells?

• metric ruler

• your own eyes

• microscope

• a telescope

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This organelle is in both plants and animals. It is a barrier between the cell and the environment.  It controls what goes in and out of a cell.

• cell wall
• cell membrane
• cell organelles
• mitochondria

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

• Chloroplasts
• Chromosomes
• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria

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