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Cells
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cell | the most basic and the smallest unit of life |
| Cell membrane | controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell |
| Cell wall | rigid, thick structure that surrounds the cell membrane and gives the plant cells shape and strength |
| Chloroplast | contains chlorophyll; where photosynthesis takes place |
| Cytoplasm | the jelly like substance where cell parts float |
| Mitochondria | takes food and processes it, creating energy for the cell |
| Nucleus | controls the functions of the cell |
| Organelles | small structures inside a cell that help carry out the day-to-day operations of the cell |
| Vacuole | stores the food, enzymes, and other materials needed by the cell |
| What are living things made up of a cell or cells called? | organisms |
| Cells are the_________________ _______________ of all living things. | building blocks |
| A cell is the basic unit of ______________________ and ___________________ of all living things. | structure and function |
| Bacteria are made up of a single _____________________. | cell |
| Most cells can only be seen with a _____________________. | microscope |
| Cells carry out all of the ____________________ that are needed to stay alive. | life processes |
| Why don't animal cells have a cell wall? | animals can move away from danger |
| What is cytoplasm mostly made of? | water |
| The cell membrane gives the cell it’s __________________. | shape |
| What are 3 ways scientists classify organisms? | cell structure, reproduction, and how they get nutrients |