Brainpop Cells

What is the relationship betweens cells and tissues?

• Tissues are comprised of cells.

• Cells are comprise of tissues.

• Cells contain multiple pieces of tissue.

• A tissue is a type of cell organelle.

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Which of the following is a type of cell organelle?

• Membrane

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

• Nucleus

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The majority of a cell's interior is comprised of:

• Cytoplasm

• Nuclei

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

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The function of ribosomes is to _____ proteins.

• break down

• make

• get rid of

• copy

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What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To produce energy

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To store genetic information

• To support the cell structure

Answer explanation

The cell membrane functions primarily to control what enters and leaves the cell, maintaining homeostasis and protecting the cell's internal environment.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To control cell activities

• To transport materials

• To provide structural support

Answer explanation

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because their primary function is to produce energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration, making 'to produce energy' the correct choice.

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During a class investigation on cells, students observed different cell types using a compound light microscope and prepared slides. An ​ (a)   is a ​ (b)   that has an outermost rigid cell wall and a large vacuole. They appear brick-like in shape. On the other hand, a ​ (c)   is an ​ (d)   having a rounded structure but lacking a cell wall.

• onion cell

• plant cell

• human cheek cell

• animal cell

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What is the main function of red blood cells in the human body?

• Fight infections

• Transport oxygen

• Produce hormones

• Digest food

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To control cell activities

• To transport materials

• To provide structural support

Answer explanation

The nucleus is the control center of the cell, regulating activities such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction by managing gene expression and storing genetic information.

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