The vacuoles in plant cells are different from the vacuoles in animal cells because -
plant cell vacuoles are typically larger.
What shape are plant cells?
rectangular
Trees, birds, and bacteria are all similar because they are all formed from -
cells that carry out similar life functions present in all cells
The picture shows the skeleton of a snake. Which level of organization is represented by the skeleton of a snake?
organ system
The combinations of a heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries is --
organ system
Is cytoplasm only found in animal cells?
No. Cytoplasm is a gel like liquid found in both plant and animal cells that holds cell components and dissolves waste.
What are the three components of cell theory?
1. all organisms are made of cells, 2. cells are the basic unit of life, 3. all cells come from preexisting cells
The picture shows a cross-section of a plant stem viewed through a microscope. Y is involved in creating support for the plant. Which level of organization is best represent by region Y?
Tissue, a collection of cells working together for a common purpose
According to cell theory, what is a similarity of all unicellular and multicellular organisms?
both are composed of cells
Which organelle requires light in order to perform its function?
Chloroplast, because it performs photosynthesis with its light absorbing pigments
Do animal cells have a nucleus?
Yes
Do plant cells have a nucleus?
Yes
Unlike animal cells, plant cells contain a -
cellulose based cell wall that makes these cells sturdy
What shape are animal cells?
Round
Do animal cells have a cell wall?
No
According to cell theory, all living organisms are made of-
cells, and all have similar needs, such as a source of energy
The picture shows layers of skin with object R marked on the surface layer of skin. The level of organization best represented by R is -
a cell
Which level of organization is best represented by each type of muscle in the picture?
tissue
Do animal cells have a cell membrane?
Yes
The diagram shows characteristics of a dandelion flower and a desert lizard. The portions in the diagram that overlap show characteristics that both organisms share. What characteristic belongs at X?
composed of cells, as stated by cell theory
What is a mitochondrion?
a membrane bound organelle that produces energy
The picture shows an object found in nature. Which level of organization is best represented by the object in the picture?
Organism
The diagram shows a cross-section of a flower with the pistil and stamen labeled. The pistil and stamens are involved in seed formation. Using this information, it can be concluded that the pistil and stamens are -
organs, part of a plant's organ system
The picture shows a microscopic view of a blood sample. The structure labeled X can be classified as -
a cell, the lowest level of organization in a living organism
Xylem tubes, which carry water and minerals from the roots of a tree to its leaves would be classified as --
organ system
What organelle is represented here? What does it do?
Mitochondrion, found in plant and animal cells and makes cellular energy
Do plant cells have a cell wall?
Yes
Which organelle, found in plant and animal cells, can store wastes and protect the cell from contamination?
vacuole
The organelle that is involved in supporting the other organelles within the cell is called -
cytoplasm
The picture show structure X that is involved in filtering human fluids to remove toxins. Which level of organization is X?
Organ
Which membrane bound organelle contains chromosomes and pores for genetic material to pass through?
Nucleus
Do plant cells have a cell membrane?
Yes
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