True or False
Cells are the basic units of all living things.
True!
This tool helps us look at cells.
What is: A microscope?
This part of the cell protects the plant from "wear and tear"; it even protects the plant from the cold!
What is: the Cell Wall?
This is a thin, gooey structure next to the cell wall that allows certain nutrients, water, and sunlight into the plant cell.
Which freezes faster; cold water or hot water?
Hot water! (This is from an effect called the "Mpemba effect")
Cells are all the same size.
False! Cells are different sizes and even different shapes.
Under a microscope, scientists need to be able to see cells and bacteria well. So, they use _________ to be able to see everything well and in a bit of color.
What is: dye?
Being the second largest organelle, this part of the cell is actually like the "brain" of the cell; it controls all functions happening inside.
What is: the Nucleus?
These are special parts of the cell that are only found in plant cells. These have a chemical inside them that allows the plant to go through the process of "photosynthesis".
What are: Chloroplasts?
This is the birthstone of June-- it is also the name of a gem in "Steven Universe" who practices ballet, has a long nose and is a part of Steven's family.
Pearl!
A "unicellular" organism and a "multicellular" organism are the same! They are both made of many cells.
False! "Uni-" means "one"; this means that unicellular organisms only have one cell.
Name the type of science the study of organisms and life is.
What is: Biology?
These are the smallest organelles in the cell that are usually next to the nucleus.
What are: Ribosomes?
This is the green chemical inside chloroplasts that help absorb sunlight and nutrients in order for a plant to go through "photosynthesis".
What is: Chlorophyll?
What month is National Ice Cream month?
July!
The vacuole is the "brain of the cell". It controls the activities happening in the cell.
False! Think of the word "vacuum"; the vacuole helps sort the cell's waste and even helps get rid of it.
These kinds of cells are ones we have tons of! They are disc-shaped and red.
What are: blood cells?
The entire inside of this cell is covered in this green, gooey substance made from water and nutrients.
What is: Cytoplasm?
This bright-colored organelle holds important nutrients, energy converted from sunlight and water to spread throughout the cell.
It is also known as the powerhouse of the cell.
(hold on, check your email Ms. Wittlin...)
What popular condiment was once sold as a medicinal cure for stomach problems?
Ketchup!
The insides of the cell are called "organelles".
True! Think of a cell as its own body connected to others. The insides have their own functions to keep the cell alive- it's almost like our own bodies!
Choose the one kind of scientist that looks at cells to diagnose diseases:
Biologist, Pathologist, or a Biochemist.
What is a: Pathologist? (Think of how they "make a path" towards a cure to a disease!)
This wave-like organelle is connected to the nucleus and cytoplasm; it delivers nutrients throughout the cell.
What is: the Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.)?
These green, wave-like organelles in the cell help sort out nutrients before they're sent out through the Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.).
What is: the Golgi Apparatus?
According to Instacart, this is the most disliked food in America.
Anchovies!