What is the main difference between an animal cell and a plant cell? **hint** Think about what plants do that animals don't. How do they support themselves?
Animal cells have a nucleus, while plant cells do not.
Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells do not.
Plant cells have chloroplasts and a cell wall, while animal
Animal cells carry oxygen, while plant cells do not.
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What do bone cells use tiny gaps for?
To store fat.
To help the bone become flexible.
To connect with other bone cells for nutrients.
To fight infections.
What is the name of the green pigment inside plant leaf cells that absorbs sunlight? **hint** It's the pigment that makes plants green!
Hemoglobin
Chlorophyll
Melanin
Cytoplasm
Which type of plant cell is responsible for carrying water up from the roots to the rest of the plant? **hint** This type of cell acts like a plumbing system in the plant.
Phloem cells
Leaf cells
Root hair cells
Xylem cells
Why do fat cells have their nucleus and cytoplasm pushed to the side? **hint** Consider the main purpose of a fat cell.
To help them connect with other cells.
To give them a unique shape.
To allow them to move more easily.
To make room for a large fat droplet.
What is the main function of leaf cells in a plant?
To carry nutrients down from the leaves.
To absorb sunlight to produce nutrients.
To carry water up to the rest of the plant.
To collect water and minerals from the soil.
Which of the following describes a cardiac muscle cell? **hint** Where in the body can you find cardiac muscle cells?
They create fibers that mineralize to form solid bone.
Long and thin, working in bundles.
Small and spindle-shaped.
Found in the heart and linked together.
Which of the following is an example of an involuntary muscle?
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Bicep muscle
Tricep muscle
What is the main function of red blood cells?
To fight off infections.
To help the body's muscles move.
To transport oxygen to other cells in the body.
To store fat for energy
Which of the following would be an example of a voluntary muscle action?
Digesting food.
Your heart beating.
Blinking your eyes.
Lifting your hand.
What is the primary function of bone cells?
To help the body fight off diseases.
To create the solid, rigid structure of bone.
To absorb sunlight to create nutrients.
To store energy.
What characteristic makes red blood cells unique from most other animal cells? *hint* The absence of a certain part of the cell allows it to carry more oxygen.
They have a thick cell wall.
They lack a nucleus.
They are the largest cells in the body.
They are able to move independently.
What is the purpose of the cell wall in a plant cell?
To store energy.
To give the cell a rigid, supportive structure.
To absorb sunlight.
To help transport water and minerals.
Why is it important for the body to have a variety of specialized cells? **hint** Think about how a team works together to achieve a goal.
To make the body heavier and stronger.
So that each cell can perform all of the body's functions
To make the body look more colorful.
To allow for the efficient completion of complex tasks.
Which of the following is NOT a function of fat cells?
Storing fat droplets.
Creating fibers that form solid bone.
Serving as an energy reserve.
Providing a layer to keep us warm.
Which type of muscle cell is found in the heart? **hint** The name of this cell is a clue to its location. Think about the heart.
All of the above
Smooth muscle cells
Cardiac muscle cells
Skeletal muscle cells
Which of the following can you find in both an animal cell and a plant cell? **hint** What is the 'control center' of a cell?
Cell wall
A nucleus
A large central vacuole
Chloroplasts
What is the function of the tiny hairs on a root hair cell? **hint** Think about what root cells need to do and how their structure helps them.
To protect the root from damage.
To transport nutrients down from the leaves.
To increase the surface area for absorbing water and mineral
To help the plant stand up straight.
What is the main function of smooth muscle cells? **hint** These cells are not found in the skeleton or the heart. Think about other organs.
To pump blood through the heart.
To move bones and limbs.
To allow for involuntary movements in the organs
To help transport oxygen throughout the body.
Which type of plant root cell is responsible for collecting water and minerals from the soil? **hint** The name of this cell is a clue to its shape.
Phloem cells
Root hair cells
Leaf cells
Xylem cells