📚 Topic Summary
Animal cells are the basic building blocks of all animals, including us! Unlike plant cells, animal cells don't have a cell wall or chloroplasts. They contain various organelles, each with a specific job, working together to keep the cell alive and functioning. Understanding these structures and their functions is key to understanding how living organisms work!
🧪 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Nucleus |
A. The powerhouse of the cell, generates energy. |
| 2. Mitochondria |
B. Jelly-like substance that fills the cell. |
| 3. Cell Membrane |
C. Controls what enters and exits the cell. |
| 4. Cytoplasm |
D. Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste. |
| 5. Lysosome |
E. The control center of the cell, contains DNA. |
Write your answers here:
1: ____ 2: ____ 3: ____ 4: ____ 5: ____
🔬 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided: Ribosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Vacuoles, Cell Membrane.
The ______ surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits. ________ are responsible for protein synthesis. Proteins are then processed and packaged by the ________. The ________ is a network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis. ________ store water, nutrients, and waste products.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
If a cell's mitochondria stopped working, how would this affect the cell's overall function? Explain your answer.