5TH GRADE CELLS AND MICROORGANISMS

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Function of the cell wall in plant cells

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Provides structure and protection for the plant cell.

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Function of the cell membrane

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Controls what enters and exits the cell in both plant and animal cells.

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Description of the cytoplasm

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A jelly-like substance that holds everything in place within the cell.

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Definition of the nucleus

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The 'control center' of the cell, which controls activities in both plant and animal cells.

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Chloroplasts and their location

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Found only in plant cells, chloroplasts are where photosynthesis takes place to make food for the plant.

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Key difference between plant and animal cells

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, whereas animal cells do not.

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True or False: Only plant cells have chloroplasts

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True.

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Importance of chloroplasts to plant cells

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They allow the plant to produce food through photosynthesis.

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Helpful microorganisms include bacteria in the digestive system that break down food, yeast used in baking, and some microorganisms that make medicines like antibiotics.

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Helpful microorganisms include bacteria in the digestive system, yeast used in baking, and some microorganisms that make medicines like antibiotics.

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Harmful microorganisms include bacteria that cause diseases, viruses like the flu, and molds that spoil food.

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Harmful microorganisms include bacteria that cause diseases, viruses like the flu, and molds that spoil food.