Cells Vocabulary List & Definitions Cytoplasm

NameDateCells Vocabulary List & Definitionscytoplasminherited genetic material in a cell not specified by its ownnucleus.mitochondrionany of the very tiny rod like or string like structures thatoccur in nearly all cells of plants and animals, and thatprocess food for energy.nucleolusa small spherical body in the nucleus of a cell, consistingof protein and RNA.nucleusin biology, the part of a cell that controls growth andreproduction.organin a plant or animal, a specialized structure that performsa particular function, such as the heart.tissuethe mass of like cells in an animal or plant body, esp. asthey form a specific organ.vacuolea membranous enclosure within a cell that containssubstances isolated from the protoplasm, such asdissolved acids.cell membranethe semi-permeable membrane that encloses thecontents of a cell; plasma membrane.cell wallthe rigid outermost layer of a plant cell, which is made ofcellulose.chlorophyllthe green pigment in the leaves and stems of plants thatis necessary for the production of plant food byphotosynthesis.chloroplasta small oval green bit of protoplasm that containschlorophyll and is the location of photosynthesis.chromosomeone of the tiny, threadlike, DNA-containing bodies foundin the cell nuclei of all plants and animals, responsible fortransmitting hereditary characteristics. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.1

NameDateCells Word Search WorksheetDirections: All words are positioned left to right.P O N T Z EJA TIM FC JN Y T ZE CH L O RS C PD W H R A ZIPU IN N B M B RH R D B TTD FPA JO A B A XC H U N ZN U C LEO LU SO PLA ST G IPCM N P FBBJY O C H R O M O SS ZB JDB N CX N R A Z H E D OR LG H PO M E Y CH N MD CS Y XG A N SH X SITN TA D G M Y W EM N L JR TZEV K A JBLD EM P K A K RW JO D C JCW V FD IX IB FX O P ITSS U E SV D ZL JG M RO PH Y L LV B PID D EH V A CU O LE M O R LM P Y X LN U CL EC IW D SZ W PIL W IG E BT RIZG SC H LJE O JZO RIIG V SE V H V P M M M U Q U B ES N ID Y N ZB M IT O CH O N D R IC Y TO P LA SP BK T R RM X CA V O CA M U TM V C A U K IL LJLU SES G CY S M A LC FFA H D WA M O H W N TY Q D Y O FM W K L FR Q TX O RX ZSS A Y V IA K U F O C G VW U R RGANSCHLOROPLASTNUCLEUSVACUOLE Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.B W G G GCHROMOSOME2

NameDateComparing Animal and Plant Cells Venn DiagramAnimal CellsPlant Cells Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.3

NameDateDo The Research!CellsDirections: Research the topicindicated to the right and answerthe questions below based onthat topic.1. What are the three maindifferences between a plantand an animal cell?Topic: Structure2. How many mitochondriadoes an average humanmuscle contain?3. How much DNA is in atypical human cell? Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.4

NameDateCells Vocabulary QuizDirections: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.1. tissuethe central, essential, or highly concentrated part around whichother parts are grouped.2. vacuolea musical instrument consisting of a keyboard attached to a devicethat forces air through a number of pipes to produce a wide rangeof sounds; pipe organ.3. chromosomea membranous enclosure within a cell that contains substancesisolated from the protoplasm, such as dissolved acids.4. chlorophyllthe ground protoplasm of cells that is outside the nucleus.5. cell membraneany of the very tiny rod like or string like structures that occur innearly all cells of plants and animals, and that process food forenergy.6. chloroplasta small spherical body in the nucleus of a cell, consisting of proteinand RNA.7. cell wallthe mass of like cells in an animal or plant body, esp. as they forma specific organ:8. nucleolusone of the tiny, threadlike, DNA-containing bodies found in the cellnuclei of all plants and animals, responsible for transmittinghereditary characteristics.9. organthe green pigment in the leaves and stems of plants that isnecessary for the production of plant food by photosynthesis.10. cytoplasmthe rigid outermost layer of a plant cell, which is made of cellulose.11. nucleusa small oval green bit of protoplasm that contains chlorophyll andis the location of photosynthesis.12. mitochondrionthe semi-permeable membrane that encloses the contents of acell; plasma membrane. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.5

NameDateCells Acrostic PoemAn acrostic poem is one where you choose a word or name and use each letter in the name asthe beginning of a word or line that tells something about that person or topic.Example: An acrostic poem using the word "Sun."Sometimes when I go to the beach, I will get sun burn.Usually, if I put sun block on my skin, I will not burn.Noon is when I'm really prone to burning.Write an Acrostic Poem using the word below.CELLS Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.6

NameDateCells Maze WorksheetDirections:Help the DNA find the cell. Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.7

NameDatePlant And Animal Cells KWLKWLWhat I KnowWhat I Want To LearnWhat I Have Learned Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.8

NameDateIf I Was A. ? WorksheetCells1. Choose an organellefrom the cell. Pretend youare this organelle for theremaining questions.Organelle Name2. What's your job?3. How many others of youare there in your cell?4. Do you have any coworkers whose job andappearance is differentfrom you?5. When food gets takeninto the cell, what do youdo? Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.9

NameDateCells Group Creative WritingDirections: As a group, you have 25 minutes to write a brief story using the words OLUSORGANSCHLOROPLASTNUCLEUSVACUOLECHROMOSOME Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.10

NameDateCells Cryptogram WorksheetDirections: Unscramble the words by placing the correct letter in the shadedboxes. Use the numbered boxes to complete the answer to the riddle.RIDDLE:It contains powerful digestive enzymes that are used to destroy invading matter andunwanted cellular material.Digestive centers of a 456 Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.11

NameDateCells Word Chop WorksheetDirections: The table below contains words that have been chopped in half. Find the piecesthat fit together and write them in the answer area phylleolusansondriacell moplastnuclnucchlorplasmcytomitochuolewallAnswers: Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.12

NameDateDrawing An Animal CellDirections: In the space provided below, draw an animal cell. Make sure to draw and label all ofthe parts listed below. Identify each part by coloring it the color indicated in the word box.cell membrane (yellow)mitochondria (orange)nucleolus (blue)nucleus (red)lysosome (green)ribosome (black)cytoplasm (light green)vacuole (brown)Animal Cell Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.13

NameDateDrawing A Plant CellDirections: In the space provided below, draw a plant cell. Make sure to draw and label all ofthe part listed below. Identify each part by coloring it the color indicated in the word box.cell membrane (yellow)mitochondria (orange)cell wall (blue)nucleus (red)chloroplast (green)ribosome (black)cytoplasm (light green)vacuole (brown)Plant Cell Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.14

NameDateComparing Plant And Animal Cells VENN DiagramDirections: Fill in the VENN Diagram to compare and contrast PLANT CELLS toANIMAL CELLS. Use the words in the word box.cell membranemitochondriacell wallnucleusPLANT CELLchloroplastribosomecytoplasmvacuoleANIMAL CELL Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.15

NameDateComparing Plant And Animal CellsDirections: Complete the chart below and answer the questions.Cell Part or OrganelleCell MembraneIs It Found In A Plant Cell?Is It Found In A Animal Cell?Cell WallChloroplastChromatinCytoplasmEndoplasmic ReticulumGolgi BodiesLysosomeMitochondrionNucleusNuclear What cell parts do animal cells have that plant cells do not have?What cell parts do plant cells have that animal cells do not have?Why do plant cells have cell walls and animal cells do not?Why do think plant cells have bigger vacuoles than animal cells? Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.16

NameDateAnswers to CryptogramOMHOMRECSO: ChromosomeCOLUEVA: VacuoleULCNSUE: NucleusTPLOASMYC: CytoplasmLLLWELAC: Cell wallSUSTESI: TissuesIAOHINCRODTM: MitochondriaOCYLHRHPOLL: ChlorophyllNAGRSO: OrgansRiddle: Lysosome Teachnology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.17

other parts are grouped. 2. vacuole a musical instrument consisting of a keyboard attached to a device that forces air through a number of pipes to produce a wide range . draw a plant cell. Make sure to draw and label all of the part listed below. Identify each part by coloring it the color indicated in the word box.