Cells and Microorganisms - 5th grade
What are 2 structures that are found in plant cells and not in animal cells and what do they do?
1. Cell Wall - protects plant cells. 2. Chloroplast - uses light energy to make food.
Give 3 examples of helpful microorganisms
1. Mold for penicillin 2. Yeast for bread 3. Bacteria turning milk into yogurt
Give 3 examples of harmful microorganisms
1. Ringworm fungus 2. Athlete's foot 3. Salmonella
Cell Wall
A rigid organelle that provides structure and protection to plant cells.
cell membrane
An organelle that controls what goes in and out of the cell.
Nucleus
An organelle that directs the cell's activities.
cholorplast
An organelle that makes food for a plant cell.
Mitochondria
An organelle that provides energy to the cell.
Microorganism
An organism that is too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
Organelle
Each cell contains structures that perform certain functions to keep the cell alive.
What type of instrument would you use to look at cells?
Microscope
Cell
The basic unit of structure and function in living things
Cytoplasm
The jelly-like organelle that keeps the cell healthy.
Vacuole
an organelle that stores food, water, and other materials needed by the cell
What are 4 types of microorganisms?
bacteria, viruses, fungus, protists
Mold is a type of what?
fungus
What shape are plant cells?
rectangular
What shape are animal cells?
round