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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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Questions
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Basic unit of structure and function in living things
cell
100
What is the basic unit of structure and function of all living things?
cell
100
What structure is found in a plant cell, but not in an animal cell?
cell wall
100
Name one way that microorganisms can he harmful?
can cause red tides
100
Compare cells in multi-celled organisms to cells in single-celled organisms.
Cells in single-celled organisms carry out all their life functions. Cells in multi-celled organisms can also carry out all functions necessary to stay alive. Also, cells in multi-celled organisms work together with other cells to keep the organism alive.
200
Cells that work together to perform a specific function
tissue
200
What does the nucleus do?
directs the cells' activities (brain)
200
Name one way that photoplankton can he helpful?
they can provide oxygen
200
Infer what would happen if a cell had no nucleus. Explain.
A cell would probably not function without a nucleus. The nucleus directs all cells' activities. Without a nucleus, the cell may not be able to do everyything it needs for survival.
300
Groups of tissues that work together to carry out a function
organ
300
Microorganisms that include algae and protozoans
protists
300
Where is the connective tissue found in your body?
bones
300
What organelle controls both the plant and animals cell activities?
nucleus
300
What do you think would happen to the function of the circulatory system if it did not contain muscle tissue?
Without muscle tissue, the circulatory system would not be able to pump blood to all parts of the body
400
Organs that work together to do a job for the body
organ system
400
Fungus that is a microorganism
Mold
400
What microorganisms are helpful or beneficial?
cheese, yogurt, bread
400
What does the mitochondria do?
releases energy from nutrients
400
Describe a plant cell.
A plant cell has both a cell wall and a large vaculoe. Animal cells do not have cell walls.
500
Living thing that is too small to see without a microscope
microorganisms
500
Kind of microorganism shaped like rods, spirals, or balls
bacteria
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What structure of a animal cell holds it together?
cell membrane
500
What does the cytoplasm do?
jellylike substance containing chemicals that help the cell stay healthy
500
If a plant cell was taken from the desert, how do you think the cell would be different?
If the plant lived in the desert, the cell might have an even larger vacuole to store more water.