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Cell Biology
Cells are the basic units of living organisms and contain structures that perform specific functions.
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Core knowledge: Cells are the basic units of living organisms and contain structures that perform specific functions.
Identify cell structures and connect each structure to its function.
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Animal and plant cells contain a nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria and ribosomes. Plant cells also commonly have a cellulose cell wall, chloroplasts and a permanent vacuole.
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Label plant and animal cell diagrams, then highlight shared and distinctive structures.
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1. State the function of the nucleus. 2. Name two plant-only structures. 3. Why do muscle cells contain many mitochondria?
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1. Contains genetic material and controls cell activities. 2. Cell wall and chloroplasts (large vacuole also accepted). 3. To release energy for contraction.
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