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Cells: Structure and Function

🔬 Part 1: Cell Structure Matching

Instructions: Match each organelle to its correct function by drawing a line between them.

1. Nucleus
2. Cell membrane
3. Cytoplasm
4. Mitochondria
5. Ribosomes
6. Cell wall
7. Chloroplasts
8. Vacuole
A. Controls what enters and leaves the cell
B. Produces energy (ATP) for the cell
C. Contains the cell's DNA and controls activities
D. Provides structural support in plant cells
E. Site of photosynthesis in plant cells
F. Stores water and maintains cell pressure
G. Make proteins for the cell
H. Jelly-like substance where reactions occur
9. Complete the comparison table by placing a tick (✓) or cross (✗) in each box:
Organelle Animal Cell Plant Cell
Nucleus _____ _____
Cell wall _____ _____
Chloroplasts _____ _____
Large vacuole _____ _____

📝 Part 2: Diagram Labelling and Short Answers

10. Label the diagrams below using the word bank:

Word Bank: nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, cell wall, chloroplast, vacuole

11. Explain the main function of mitochondria and why all cells need them:
12. List two key differences between plant and animal cells:

a) ________________________________________________

b) ________________________________________________

13. Why do plant cells have a cell wall but animal cells don't? Explain how this relates to their different lifestyles:

🧠 Part 3: Higher-Order Thinking

14. Structure and Function Connection: Choose ONE organelle and explain how its structure is specifically designed to carry out its function. Use scientific vocabulary in your explanation.

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