The cell

What are cells?

• Microscopic parts that make up living things

• The basic structures of plants and animals

• The building blocks of life

• All of the above

What is the function of a cell membrane?

• To protect the cell and control what goes in and out

• To provide support for plants to grow

• To hold organelles in place

• To absorb energy from sunlight

What is the purpose of a cell wall in plant cells?

• To separate the inside of the cell from the outside

• To control what goes in and out of the cell

• To provide support and maintain shape

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

What are organelles?

• Tiny organs that perform specific jobs inside the cell

• The genetic material that determines cell characteristics

• The storage tanks that hold water or other materials

• The gel-like substance that holds organelles in place

What is the function of the nucleus?

• To control all activities of the cell

• To store water and other materials

• To produce energy for the cell

• To transport molecules within the cell

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To control all activities of the cell

• To produce energy for the cell

• To transport molecules within the cell

• To absorb energy from sunlight and create sugar

What is the process called when chlorophyll absorbs energy from sunlight?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Mitosis

• Endocytosis

What is the main function of cell walls in plants?

• To control what goes in and out of the cell

• To provide support and maintain shape

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

• To store water and other materials

What is the composition of cytoplasm?

• Colorless gel-like substance with about 80% water

• Genetic material that determines cell characteristics

• Storage tanks that hold water or other materials

• Thin, flexible layer that separates the inside of the cell