What are cells?

What are cells?

• The basic building blocks of all living organisms

• Large organisms that make up tissues and organs

• Small particles that make up air and water

• The structures that only plants use for photosynthesis

Is a volcano alive or not?

• Alive

• Not alive

Is sponge cake alive or not?

• Alive

• Not alive

Sea sponge... Alive or not?

• Alive

• Not Alive

Are all foods made of cells? How do different foods consist of cells?

What organelle is responsible for the genetic makeup of a cell?

• Rough ER

• golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

Why are farm fresh potatoes considered to be "alive" but potato chips are "not alive"?

What tells your cells what to do?

What do you think will happen to the seeds and why?

Do you think you would smell the vanilla? Why?