Cells, Cells, Cells

What is a cell?

• The basic unit of life.

• A type of organelle found in plants.

• A small structure that stores energy.

• A component of the cell membrane.

The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.

• brain

• heart

• muscle

• skin

A plant growing towards the light is an example of _____________.

• responding to a stimuli

• growing towards water

• photosynthesis

• root development

What is the function of ribosomes?

• They synthesize proteins.

• They store genetic information.

• They produce energy for the cell.

• They transport nutrients within the cell.

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which plants use sunlight to make food.

• A method of plant reproduction through seeds.

• The way plants absorb water from the soil.

• A technique used by animals to convert food into energy.

This organelle makes useable energy for the cell.

• nucleus

• ribosome

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

What is an adaptation?

• A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.

• A type of food that animals eat.

• A place where animals live.

• A method of communication among animals.

What is cellular respiration?

• The process of converting glucose and oxygen into energy.

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• The breakdown of proteins into amino acids.

• The conversion of carbon dioxide into glucose.

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• It stores nutrients and waste products.

• It conducts photosynthesis.

• It provides structural support.

• It transports materials within the cell.

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• They are responsible for photosynthesis.

• They provide structural support to the cell.

• They store nutrients and waste products.

• They assist in cellular respiration.