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Cell Structure and Function

Cell Structure and Function

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🔬 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the basic unit of life?

Tissue

Cell

Organ

Organism

2. Which organelle controls the activities of the cell?

Cytoplasm

Cell membrane

Nucleus

Mitochondria

3. What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Prokaryotic cells are larger

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus

Prokaryotic cells have more organelles

Eukaryotic cells don't have DNA

4. Which organelle is found ONLY in plant cells?

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Chloroplast

Ribosome

☑️ Part 2: Check All That Apply

5. Which of the following are characteristics of ALL living cells? (Check all that apply)

Have a cell membrane

Contain DNA

Have a nucleus

Contain cytoplasm

Have chloroplasts

Can reproduce

6. Which organelles are involved in energy production? (Check all that apply)

Mitochondria

Chloroplasts

Nucleus

Ribosomes

Cell membrane

📝 Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

7. Complete the sentences using the word bank below:

Word Bank: nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, organelles, prokaryotic, eukaryotic

The _____________ controls what enters and leaves the cell. The _____________ is the control center of the cell and contains the DNA. The jelly-like substance that fills the cell is called _____________. Cells that have a nucleus are called _____________ cells, while cells without a nucleus are called _____________ cells. Small structures inside cells that perform specific functions are called _____________.

8. Fill in the blanks about cell theory:

All living things are made of one or more _____________. The _____________ is the basic unit of life. All cells come from other _____________.

🎨 Part 4: Drawing and Labeling

9. Draw and label a plant cell. Include at least 6 organelles:
10. Draw and label an animal cell. Include at least 5 organelles:

🔗 Part 5: Matching Activity

11. Match each organelle with its function:
1. Nucleus
2. Mitochondria
3. Chloroplast
4. Cell membrane
5. Ribosome
6. Vacuole
A. Controls what enters/exits cell
B. Makes proteins
C. Stores water and materials
D. Controls cell activities
E. Produces energy (ATP)
F. Captures sunlight for photosynthesis

✍️ Part 6: Short Answer Questions

12. Explain why cells are called the "basic unit of life":
13. How does the structure of a cell relate to its function? Give at least two examples:
14. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells. List 3 similarities and 3 differences:
15. Why is it important for scientists and doctors to understand cell structure and function?

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