Plant Cell Structure and Function

Cells are the fundamental building blocks of life, similar to Legos. All living organisms, from unicellular bacteria to multicellular humans, are composed of cells. Cells divide to form new cells, leading to the development of complex organisms. Animal and plant cells have distinct structures, with plant cells having additional components like cell walls and chloroplasts. Cells have various applications, including stem cell therapy and the creation of biodegradable plastics.

What are cells often compared to in order to explain their role as building blocks?

• Legos

• Wood

• Sand

• Bricks

What does 'unicellular' mean?

• An organism with multiple cells

• An organism with a single cell

• An organism with no cells

• An organism with two cells

How does a baby develop from a single cell?

• Through cell migration

• Through cell mutation

• Through cell division

• Through cell fusion

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

• It transports nutrients

• It provides energy

• It controls the cell

• It stores waste

Which part of the cell is responsible for maintaining its shape?

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

What additional structure do plant cells have that animal cells do not?

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To produce sugar through photosynthesis

• To protect the cell

• To transport nutrients

• To store water

How do plant cells differ in shape compared to animal cells?

• They are round

• They are irregular

• They are triangular

• They are rectangular and rigid

Where are stem cells found in the human body?

• In the liver

• In the skin

• In the bone marrow

• In the brain

What is a potential environmental benefit of using plant cells in manufacturing?

• They break down quicker and are less harmful

• They are cheaper

• They are more durable

• They are more colorful