What are cells compared to in the text?
Bricks in a house
Leaves on a tree
Atoms in a molecule
Stars in the sky
What are cells compared to in the text?
Bricks in a house
Leaves on a tree
Atoms in a molecule
Stars in the sky
What part of the cell controls its functions?
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Cell membrane
Vacuole
What part of the cell controls its functions?
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Cell membrane
Vacuole
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It controls the cell's activities.
It stores food and nutrients.
It produces energy for the cell.
It lets some things pass through, but stops others.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It controls the cell's activities.
It stores food and nutrients.
It produces energy for the cell.
It lets some things pass through, but stops others.
What do red blood cells do?
Store nutrients.
Carry oxygen around the body.
Attack germs.
Send messages around the body.
What do red blood cells do?
Store nutrients.
Carry oxygen around the body.
Attack germs.
Send messages around the body.
What is contained within the cytoplasm?
Only water.
Only food particles.
Hundreds of chemicals.
Only air.
What is contained within the cytoplasm?
Only water.
Only food particles.
Hundreds of chemicals.
Only air.
How many different types of cells are mentioned in the text?
Ten
Thirty
Fifty
About twenty.
How many different types of cells are mentioned in the text?
Ten
Thirty
Fifty
About twenty.
What shape are red blood cells?
Square-shaped.
Round.
Disc-shaped.
Long and thin.
What shape are red blood cells?
Square-shaped.
Round.
Disc-shaped.
Long and thin.
What do white blood cells do?
Carry oxygen.
Store food.
Send messages.
Attack germs.
What do white blood cells do?
Carry oxygen.
Store food.
Send messages.
Attack germs.
What is a vacuole?
The outer layer of the cell.
A space within the cell containing air, liquids, or food particles.
The jelly-like substance in the cell.
The control center of the cell.
What is a vacuole?
The outer layer of the cell.
A space within the cell containing air, liquids, or food particles.
The jelly-like substance in the cell.
The control center of the cell.
What is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell called?
Vacuole.
Cytoplasm.
Nucleus.
Cell membrane.
What is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell called?
Vacuole.
Cytoplasm.
Nucleus.
Cell membrane.
What is the main substance found in chloroplasts that traps light energy for photosynthesis?
Cellulose
Starch
Chlorophyll
Cell sap
What is the main substance found in chloroplasts that traps light energy for photosynthesis?
Cellulose
Starch
Chlorophyll
Cell sap
What covers the cell membrane of a plant cell?
Chloroplast
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Cell sap
What covers the cell membrane of a plant cell?
Chloroplast
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Cell sap
What is the liquid inside the vacuole of a plant cell called?
Chlorophyll
Cell sap
Starch
Cytoplasm
What is the liquid inside the vacuole of a plant cell called?
Chlorophyll
Cell sap
Starch
Cytoplasm
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plant cells?
Have chloroplasts
Have cellulose cell walls
Do not have chloroplasts
Always have a vacuole
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plant cells?
Have chloroplasts
Have cellulose cell walls
Do not have chloroplasts
Always have a vacuole
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To provide structure
To trap light energy for making food
To store starch
To transport nutrients
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To provide structure
To trap light energy for making food
To store starch
To transport nutrients
How do plant cells differ from animal cells regarding vacuoles?
Plant cells do not have vacuoles
Both have the same number of vacuoles
Plant cells always have a vacuole
Animal cells always have a vacuole
How do plant cells differ from animal cells regarding vacuoles?
Plant cells do not have vacuoles
Both have the same number of vacuoles
Plant cells always have a vacuole
Animal cells always have a vacuole
What is the primary stored food in plant cells?
Starch
Cellulose
Glucose
Protein
What is the primary stored food in plant cells?
Starch
Cellulose
Glucose
Protein
What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Cellulose cell walls
Nuclei
What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Cellulose cell walls
Nuclei
What shapes do plant cells typically have?
A few different shapes
Only square shapes
Only circular shapes
Many different shapes
What shapes do plant cells typically have?
A few different shapes
Only square shapes
Only circular shapes
Many different shapes
What is the size measurement used for microscopic things like cells?
Centimetres (cm)
Millimetres (mm)
Micrometres (um)
Nanometres (nm)
What is the size measurement used for microscopic things like cells?
Centimetres (cm)
Millimetres (mm)
Micrometres (um)
Nanometres (nm)
What is the process called when a single cell divides to form more cells?
Cell differentiation
Cell growth
Cell specialization
Cell division
What is the process called when a single cell divides to form more cells?
Cell differentiation
Cell growth
Cell specialization
Cell division
What do we call a group of cells that perform the same job?
Tissues
Organs
Systems
Cells
What do we call a group of cells that perform the same job?
Tissues
Organs
Systems
Cells
What type of cells form muscle tissue?
White blood cells
Specialized muscle cells
Nerve cells
Red blood cells
What type of cells form muscle tissue?
White blood cells
Specialized muscle cells
Nerve cells
Red blood cells
Which cells carry messages around the body?
White blood cells
Muscle cells
Red blood cells
Nerve cells
Which cells carry messages around the body?
White blood cells
Muscle cells
Red blood cells
Nerve cells
What type of tissue is formed by red and white blood cells?
Blood
Epithelial
Muscle
Nerve
What type of tissue is formed by red and white blood cells?
Blood
Epithelial
Muscle
Nerve
What is an organ?
A single type of tissue.
A structure made of tissues that performs a specific function.
An organism's entire body.
A group of cells without a function.
What is an organ?
A single type of tissue.
A structure made of tissues that performs a specific function.
An organism's entire body.
A group of cells without a function.
What is a tissue? Give two examples.
An organism's external layer.
A single cell type; examples include red blood cells and white blood cells.
An organ made of different systems.
A group of cells that work together; examples include muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
What is a tissue? Give two examples.
An organism's external layer.
A single cell type; examples include red blood cells and white blood cells.
An organ made of different systems.
A group of cells that work together; examples include muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
What is an organ system? Give two examples.
A type of tissue.
A group of organs that work together; examples include the circulatory system and the digestive system.
A collection of cells without a function.
A single organ functioning alone.
What is an organ system? Give two examples.
A type of tissue.
A group of organs that work together; examples include the circulatory system and the digestive system.
A collection of cells without a function.
A single organ functioning alone.
What is the function of the heart?
To provide structural support.
To control the brain.
To digest food.
To pump blood around the body.
What is the function of the heart?
To provide structural support.
To control the brain.
To digest food.
To pump blood around the body.
What is the function of the stomach?
To transmit nerve signals.
To digest food.
To pump blood.
To control body movements.
What is the function of the stomach?
To transmit nerve signals.
To digest food.
To pump blood.
To control body movements.
What is the function of the brain?
To control parts of the body.
To digest food.
To pump blood.
To store energy.
What is the function of the brain?
To control parts of the body.
To digest food.
To pump blood.
To store energy.
Which organs are part of the circulatory system?
The lungs and liver.
The heart and blood vessels.
The brain and spinal cord.
The gullet and stomach.
Which organs are part of the circulatory system?
The lungs and liver.
The heart and blood vessels.
The brain and spinal cord.
The gullet and stomach.
Which organs are part of the digestive system?
The heart and blood vessels.
The gullet, stomach, and intestine.
The brain and nerves.
The lungs and kidneys.
Which organs are part of the digestive system?
The heart and blood vessels.
The gullet, stomach, and intestine.
The brain and nerves.
The lungs and kidneys.
Which organs are part of the nervous system?
The heart and blood vessels.
The gullet and stomach.
The lungs and liver.
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Which organs are part of the nervous system?
The heart and blood vessels.
The gullet and stomach.
The lungs and liver.
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is a specialized cell?
A cell that can perform any function.
A cell that is not part of an organ.
A cell that only exists in plants.
A cell that has a specific function in the body.
What is a specialized cell?
A cell that can perform any function.
A cell that is not part of an organ.
A cell that only exists in plants.
A cell that has a specific function in the body.
What are cells compared to in the text?
Stars in the sky
Atoms in a molecule
Bricks in a house
Leaves on a tree
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It lets some things pass through, but stops others.
It controls the cell's activities.
It stores food and nutrients.
It produces energy for the cell.
What do red blood cells do?
Send messages around the body.
Store nutrients.
Carry oxygen around the body.
Attack germs.
What is contained within the cytoplasm?
Only food particles.
Only water.
Hundreds of chemicals.
Only air.
What is a vacuole?
The jelly-like substance in the cell.
A space within the cell containing air, liquids, or food particles.
The control center of the cell.
The outer layer of the cell.
What is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell called?
Nucleus.
Vacuole.
Cell membrane.
Cytoplasm.
What is the main substance found in chloroplasts that traps light energy for photosynthesis?
Cell sap
Chlorophyll
Starch
Cellulose
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plant cells?
Have chloroplasts
Do not have chloroplasts
Always have a vacuole
Have cellulose cell walls
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To trap light energy for making food
To transport nutrients
To store starch
To provide structure
How do plant cells differ from animal cells regarding vacuoles?
Animal cells always have a vacuole
Plant cells always have a vacuole
Plant cells do not have vacuoles
Both have the same number of vacuoles
What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
Cellulose cell walls
Ribosomes
Nuclei
Mitochondria
What shapes do plant cells typically have?
Only square shapes
Many different shapes
Only circular shapes
A few different shapes
What is the size measurement used for microscopic things like cells?
Centimetres (cm)
Millimetres (mm)
Nanometres (nm)
Micrometres (um)
What is the process called when a single cell divides to form more cells?
Cell specialization
Cell division
Cell growth
Cell differentiation
What type of cells form muscle tissue?
Specialized muscle cells
Red blood cells
Nerve cells
White blood cells
Which cells carry messages around the body?
Nerve cells
Muscle cells
Red blood cells
White blood cells
What is an organ?
A single type of tissue.
A group of cells without a function.
A structure made of tissues that performs a specific function.
An organism's entire body.
What is a tissue? Give two examples.
An organism's external layer.
An organ made of different systems.
A single cell type; examples include red blood cells and white blood cells.
A group of cells that work together; examples include muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
What is an organ system? Give two examples.
A collection of cells without a function.
A group of organs that work together; examples include the circulatory system and the digestive system.
A single organ functioning alone.
A type of tissue.
What is the function of the heart?
To control the brain.
To digest food.
To pump blood around the body.
To provide structural support.
What is the function of the stomach?
To digest food.
To control body movements.
To transmit nerve signals.
To pump blood.
What is the function of the brain?
To control parts of the body.
To digest food.
To pump blood.
To store energy.
Which organs are part of the circulatory system?
The gullet and stomach.
The brain and spinal cord.
The heart and blood vessels.
The lungs and liver.
Which organs are part of the digestive system?
The heart and blood vessels.
The lungs and kidneys.
The gullet, stomach, and intestine.
The brain and nerves.
Which organs are part of the nervous system?
The lungs and liver.
The gullet and stomach.
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
The heart and blood vessels.
What is a specialized cell?
A cell that only exists in plants.
A cell that has a specific function in the body.
A cell that can perform any function.
A cell that is not part of an organ.
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