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Life Science
Cells and Microorganisms 5th grade GA
Question | Answer |
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The jelly-like material that fills the cell and holds the organelles in place. It is found in plant and animal cells. | Cytoplasm |
Discuss an Animal Cell | Round, oval or blob-like shape. Contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus and small round vacuoles. |
Discuss a Plant Cell | Rectangle or square like shape. Contains a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, large vacuole(s) and chloroplasts. |
What can be found in BOTH plant cells and animal cells | Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus and vacuoles. |
Cheek cells, blood cells, plant cells, pollen, and microorganisms that are living in pond water can be best observed by using what tool? | A microscope |
This organelle is shaped like a large sphere. It is found in plant and animal cells and it is the main control center for the cell. | Nucleus |
This organelle is found only in plants. It contains chlorophyll which gives the plant its green color. Photosynthesis takes place in this organelle. | Chloroplast |
Which organelle is small and sphere shaped in an animal cell but is a much larger organelle in a plant cell? This is where water, food and waste is stored. | Vacuole |
Which organelle is found only in plant cells and it gives the cell support? This organelle also allows the cell to keep its shape no matter how much water is in the vacuole? | Cell Wall |
This is an example of a beneficial microorganism that aids in decomposition of plants and animals. | Mold |
This is an example of a beneficial microorganism that lives in your stomach and helps with the digestion of food. Billions of __________ in our bodies live in our intestines. | Bacteria |
True or False: Microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses that cause the flu and strep throat are beneficial. | False |
True or False: Yeast is a beneficial microorganism that can help bread rise | True |
True or False: A protozoa causing disease is an example of a harmful microorganism. | True |
True or False: Fungus helping with the decomposition of waste is an example of a beneficial microorganism. | True |
Athletes foot is an example of a harmful __________. | Fungi (Fungus) |