Structure and Function of Cells

Identify which of these is NOT a major difference between plant and animal cells.

• Only plant cells have a cell wall.

• Only animal cells have mitochondria.

• Animal cells do NOT contain chloroplasts.

• Plant cells have a large central vacuole.

The mitochondria

• Controls what enters and leaves the cell

• Performs photosynthesis to make food for the cell.

• Contains the chromosomes and is known as the "brain" of the cell.

• Breaks down food to produce energy for the cell.

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The cell wall

• Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

• Provides structure and support for the plant cell.

• Is a flexible out layer of the cell.

• Is the transportation system of the cell.

The main function of chloroplasts is:

• To control what enters and leaves the cell.

• To break down food to release energy for the cell.

• To control all activities of the cell.

• To produce food for the cell using the sun's energy.

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Which organism does NOT have a cell wall?

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Animal 

• Plant

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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The basic unit of structure and function in living organisms

• Organ

• Cell

• Organ System

• Organism

• Tissue

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Outside boundary of the cell that allows substances in or out of the cell like food or wastes:

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

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What level of structure is represented by the diagram?

• organ

• organ system

• cell

• tissue

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Match the following cell type to its function in the body.

• Transmits signals around the body

• Red Blood Cell

• Carries & delivers oxygen around body

• Nerve Cell

• Contracts to allow movement

• Bone Cell

• Provides structure and support

• Muscle Cell

• Protects the body from outside invaders

• Skin Cell

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