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Cherokee Cells
4th Grade Cells Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cytoplasm | a jellylike substance outside the nucleus that fills the cell |
| cell wall | a thick wall that gives a plant cell its strength and shape |
| cell membrane | thin layer on the outside of the cell; controls the movement of materials into and out of the cell |
| nucleus | controls the cell’s activities |
| chloroplast | a green part inside some plant cells where food is made |
| vacuole | ontains stored food for the cell; helps to get rid of wastes |
| What is the smallest unit of living matter called? | cell |
| What four characteristics do most living things need? | food, water, a place to live, and oxygen |
| How many basic life functions do organisms carry out on their own? | five |
| List three examples of organisms. | plants, people, and other animals |
| What is a microscope? | an instrument used to learn more about cells and small things |