Science Readiness: Cells

The smallest part of a living thing that carry out all the processes of life is called a

• cell.

• membrane.

• chloroplast.

• nutrient.

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The part of the cell that is most like the "brain" and controls the cell's functions is called the

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

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The function of the chloroplast is to

• allow the animal cell to make its own food.

• keep the shape of the plant cell.

• allow the plant cell to make its own food.

• store waste.

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Which of the following is NOT found in an animal cell?

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• chloroplast

The cell shown in the picture is an example of a(n)

• animal cell.

• plant cell.

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The picture is an example of a(n)

• animal cell.

• plant cell.

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Which of the following is found ONLY in a plant cell?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• cell wall

Bacteria, fungus, and mold are all examples of

• food.

• types of cells.

• microorganisms.

• cytoplasm.

An example of a helpful microorganism is

• yeast that helps bread rise.

• fungus that causes a skin disease.

• bacteria that causes cholera.

• bacteria that causes food poisoning.

An example of a harmful microorganism is

• bacteria that turns milk into cheese.

• bacteria that is used to make antibiotics.

• a virus that causes illness.

• cucumbers that have been turned into pickles by bacteria.

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