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Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes

Animal Cell Parts – Structure and Function

Identify the basic parts of a simple animal cell from a diagram.

Module

Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes

Age

Age 11

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    Which structure controls what enters and leaves the animal cell?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    The nucleus of a cell contains the cell's genetic information (DNA). What is the main job of this DNA?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Where in the cell does most energy release (aerobic respiration) take place?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Animal cells have a cell wall made of cellulose just like plant cells.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each animal cell structure to its function.

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