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Cell Packet Answers

What is a cell?
The smallest unit that can perform all life
processes.
A cell is a membrane covered structure that
contains all of the materials necessary for life.
Most cells are too small to be seen with the
naked eye.

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Why are cells important to


life on Earth?
All living things are made of cells, so if there
were no cells, there would be no living things.

What does it mean for an


organism to be single-celled?
In an organism made up of only one cell,
different parts of the cell perform
different functions.

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What does it mean for an


organism to be multicellular?
Some organisms are made up of trillions
of cells. In an organism with many cells,
different kinds of cells perform
specialized functions.

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What are three examples of


single-celled organisms?
Paramecium, Amoeba, Rotifer, Euglena, Bacteria

What are three examples of


multicellular organisms?
Human,Oak Tree, Tulip, Fish, Dog, Bear

How are bacteria cells


different from plant or animal
cells?
These cells are simple in structure. Bacteria lack
a nucleus and other membrane-bound
organelles. They exist as single-celled
organisms.

Unlike animal and plant cells, bacteria have pili,


flagella, and most have a cell capsule.
Bacteria can be both helpful and harmful to us
and the environment.
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Animal Cell
Cell

Plant

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Explain the major differences


between plant and animal
cells:
A plant cell has a cell wall, animal cells do not.
A plant cell has chloroplasts, animal cells do not.
A plant cell has a large vacuole, an animal cell
has smaller vacuoles.

Cell Membrane
A protective barrier
that encloses a cell.
It separates the
cells contents from
the environment.
The outermost
structure in cells
that lack a cell wall.
In cells that have a
cell wall, the cell
membrane lies just
inside the cell wall.

Cell Wall
A rigid
structure that
gives support
to a cell.
The cell wall is
the outermost
structure of a
cell.
Plants and
algae have
cells walls.

Cytoplasm
The fluid
inside a cell,
where
organelles are
found.

Nucleus
A large
organelle that
contains the
cells DNA, or
genetic
material.
Sometimes
called the
control center
of a cell.

Chloroplast
Organelles in plant
and algae cells in
which
photosynthesis
takes place.
Chloroplasts are
green because they
contain chlorophyll.
Photosynthesis is
the process by
which plant cells
make food.

Mitochondria
Mitochondria
is the
organelle in
which sugar
(food) is
broken down
to produce
energy.
Mitochondria
are sometimes
called the
power house
of the cell.

Vacuole
A vacuole is a
large vesicle
that stores
water and
other liquids.
A plant cell
has a large
vacuole,
animal cells
have smaller
vacuoles.

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