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Match the following cell structures with their functions:
Match the following cell structures with their functions:
Cell membrane = Controls what enters and leaves the cell Nucleus = Contains genetic material and directs cell activities Mitochondria = Produces energy through cellular respiration Chloroplasts = Captures light energy for photosynthesis
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Tissues = Similar cells working together Organs = Different tissues working together Cell wall = Rigid outer layer providing support and protection Vacuoles = Fluid-filled sacs for storage
Match the following processes with their descriptions:
Match the following processes with their descriptions:
Cellular respiration = Breaking down food to release energy Photosynthesis = Using sunlight to make food Protein synthesis = Building proteins from amino acids Cell division = Process by which cells replicate
Match the following organelles with their characteristics:
Match the following organelles with their characteristics:
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Match the following cellular components with their cell types:
Match the following cellular components with their cell types:
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Match the following cell types with their characteristics:
Match the following cell types with their characteristics:
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Match the following cell functions with their significance:
Match the following cell functions with their significance:
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Match the following plant cell structures with their functions:
Match the following plant cell structures with their functions:
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Match the following definitions with their respective cell processes:
Match the following definitions with their respective cell processes:
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Study Notes
Grade 5 Cells and Function
- Cells are the basic units of life. All living things, from tiny bacteria to towering trees, are made of cells.
- Cells carry out all the processes needed for life, such as growth, reproduction, and responding to the environment.
- Cells are highly organized and complex.
- Cells have specific structures that perform particular functions.
- The functioning of a cell relies on chemistry and physics, and intricate interactions within and between cells. This intricate interaction is essential for the life processes.
Cell Structure
- Cell membrane: A thin layer that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and leaves. It is selectively permeable.
- Nucleus: The control center of the cell, containing DNA (genetic material). It directs all cell activities, instructions for the cell.
- Cytoplasm: The jelly-like substance that fills the cell, containing various organelles. Supports and protects cell structures within.
- Mitochondria: The "powerhouses" of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration. Breaks down nutrients to release energy.
- Vacuoles: Fluid-filled sacs that store water, nutrients, and waste products. Stores substances and helps maintain cell shape (esp. plant cells).
- Cell wall (only in plant cells): A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection. Usually made of cellulose.
- Chloroplasts (only in plant cells): Contain chlorophyll, which captures light energy for photosynthesis. Essential for turning light energy into chemical energy.
- Ribosomes: Small structures that build proteins.
- Endoplasmic reticulum (ER): A network of membranes that helps transport materials within the cell.
- Golgi apparatus (or Golgi body): Processes and packages proteins and other molecules. Modifies and sorts proteins.
Importance of Cells
- Cells form tissues: Similar cells working together.
- Tissues form organs: Different tissues working together.
- Organs form organ systems: Different organs working together.
- This organizational structure is essential for complex life functions.
- Humans, animals, and plants all rely on cells working together for survival.
Cellular Processes
- Cellular respiration: The process of breaking down food to release energy. Produces ATP, the cell's primary source of energy.
- Photosynthesis (only in plant cells): The process of using sunlight to make food (sugars). Takes carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce glucose (energy).
- Reproduction: Cells divide to create new cells (mitosis). Also involved in the development of an organism.
Cell Types
- Prokaryotic cells: Simple cells without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles. Bacteria are prokaryotes.
- Eukaryotic cells: Complex cells with a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Animals, plants, fungi, and protists have eukaryotic cells.
Plant vs. Animal Cells
- Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, which animal cells do not.
- Plant cells typically have one large central vacuole, unlike animal cells.
- Animal cells often have smaller vacuoles or no vacuoles. They often have lysosomes, needed for digestion.
- Both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and mitochondria.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of cells, their structures, and their functions. Students will learn about the different parts of a cell and the essential processes they perform to sustain life. Understanding cell biology is critical for grasping how living organisms function.
