Cell Basics
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100
These are called the "building blocks of life".
What are cells?
100
The diagram shows this type of cell
What is a plant cell?
100
This organelle has a very important job! It is the control center that directs all cell activities.
What is the nucleus?
100
Only plant cells have this organelle that provides protection and additional support.
What is the cell wall?
200
Both plant and animal cells are considered this type because they contain a nucleus and cell-bound organelles.
What is eukaryotic?
200
The diagram shows this type of cell
What is an animal cell?
200
This organelle acts like a bodyguard, controlling which substances can pass into and out of a cell.
What is the cell membrane?
200
This clear, thick, gel-like organelle holds all of the other organelles in place.
What is the cytoplasm?
300
These tiny structures carry out specific functions within the cell
What are organelles?
300
The arrow is pointing to this organelle
What is the nucleus?
300
These green organelles captures energy from sunlight and use it to produce food for the cell.
What are the chloroplasts?
300
This powerful organelle converts energy in food molecules to energy for the cell to use.
What is the mitochondria?
400
These are the two organelles found in plant cells and not in animal cells.
What are chloroplasts and cell walls?
400
The arrow is pointing to this organelle
What is the cell membrane?
400
This organelle is like the mail room of the cell. It receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the ER, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell
What is the golgi body?
400
Animal cells have multiple of this storage organelle, while plant cells have one large one.
What is the vacuole?
500
Cells contain this chemical molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual. This "instruction manual" passes from parent to child.
What is DNA?
500
The arrows are pointing to this organelle
What is the vacuole?
500
This organelle acts as a passageway that carries proteins and other materials throughout the cell.
What is the endoplasmic reticulum?
500
These small round organelles contain chemicals that break down certain materials in the cell.
What are lysosomes?