Cells - KS3

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

• to produce energy

• to control cell activity

• it is the brain of the cell

• to allow molecules to enter the cell

What is the main function of the chloroplasts found in plant cells?

• to absorb light energy and manufacture food

• to remove waste materials by active transport

• to manufacture chemical energy from food

• to control the shape of the cell

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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In what part of the plant cell does the process of photosynthesis take place?

• nucleus
• mitochondria
• chloroplasts
• vacuoles

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The jelly like substance in the cell is called --

• cytoplasm

• lysosomes

• chromosomes

• cytokinesis

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There are 3 main differences between a plant and an animal cell. Plant cells contain - you can choose more than 1 answer...

• a cell membrane

• a cell wall

• a nucleus

• a larger vacuole

• chloroplasts

Which piece of equipment is the best to use to observe the structure of a cell?

• magnifying glass
• binoculars
• telescope
• microscope

What organelle is NOT found in animal cells?

• chloroplast
• cell membrane
• nucleus
• mitochondria

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