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

The three organisms shown below are similar as they __________________________.

• are plant cells

• are single-celled organisms

• have a regular shape

• can be seen without microscope

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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A plant cell has a regular shape because it has ________________.

• a large vacuole

• chloroplasts

• cytoplasm

• a cellulose cell wall

To control what enters or leaves the cell is a function of _________.

• Cell Wall
• Cell Membrane
• Nucleus
• Mitochondria

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What does the chloroplast help make for the plant?

• energy

• food

• carbon dioxide

• water

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What is the function of the nucleus?

• The nucleus gives the cell energy

• The nucleus protects the cell from outside things

• The nucleus controls what happens in the cell

• The nucleus does not have a job in the cell

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A plant vacuole is different from an animal vacuole because

• plant vacuoles are small and animal vacuoles are large
• Plant vacuoles are large and and animal vacuoles are small
• plant vacuoles are specialized, such as contractile vacuoles
• Animal vacuoles store large amounts of water. Plant vacuoles store food.