Tiny Builders of Life: Animal and Plant Cells
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
108
Have you ever wondered what animals and plants are made of? Just like a building is made of many tiny blocks, every living being is made of millions of these tiny blocks called cells. Cells are so small that you need a microscope to see them. Imagine each cell like a tiny house, with different parts doing different jobs. Both animal and plant cells have a control room called a nucleus and a power plant called mitochondria. But plant cells also have a strong wall and a green part called chloroplasts for making food. Isn't it exciting to think that we're all made of these tiny wonder blocks?
Question 1
What are cells compared to in this text?
A
Small insects
B
Tiny blocks
Explanation. In the text, cells are compared to 'tiny blocks' to explain their size and function.
C
Giant buildings
D
Small planets
E
Microscopic creatures
Question 2
What is the 'control room' of a cell referred to as?
A
Mitochondria
B
Chloroplasts
C
Cytoplasm
D
Nucleus
Explanation. The text refers to the 'control room' of a cell as the nucleus.
E
Cell membrane
Question 3
What is unique to the structure of plant cells according to the text?
A
They have a control room
B
They contain mitochondria
C
They have a strong wall and chloroplasts
Explanation. According to the text, plant cells uniquely have a strong wall and chloroplasts for making food.
D
They are made up of tiny blocks
E
They are microscopic
Question 4
What is the role of the mitochondria in a cell?
A
To control the functions of the cell
B
To provide structure to the cell
C
To make food for the cell
D
To act as the power plant of the cell
Explanation. The text explains that mitochondria act as the 'power plant' of a cell, providing it with energy.
E
To protect the cell from invaders
Question 5
According to the text, what can you use to see cells?
A
A telescope
B
A magnifying glass
C
A microscope
Explanation. The text states that cells are so small that you need a microscope to see them.
D
The naked eye
E
A camera lens
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