The Busy World inside Your Body: A Look at Cell Structure
Welcome to the busy city inside your body— the cell! Just like a city has different parts that do different jobs, a cell also has many parts, each with a unique role. The nucleus acts as the city hall, controlling all the functions. The cell membrane is like the city wall, protecting the city and deciding what can come in and out. The mitochondria are the power plants, providing energy for all the city's activities. And don't forget about the ribosomes, the tiny factories producing proteins, the building blocks of the cell. Not all cells are the same, though. Plant cells are like cities with solar power plants— the chloroplasts, which use sunlight to make food. They also have a rigid cell wall, like a fortified city wall, providing extra support and protection. Cells may be tiny, but they are very important. Each one is a vital part of the bigger organism, just like a city is part of a country. So, next time you think about a bustling city, remember, there's one inside you too!
Question 1
What part of the cell is referred to as 'city hall'?
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Cell membrane
Chloroplasts
Question 2
What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?
Protection
Food production
Production of proteins
Control of cell functions
Energy production
Question 3
What is similar between plant cells and cities with solar power plants?
Both have rigid walls
Both have a nucleus
Both use sunlight to make food
Both have mitochondria
Both have cell membrane
Question 4
What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
Controlling the cell
Providing energy
Making food
Protecting the cell
Producing proteins
Question 5
True or False: All cells are the same.
True
False
Not stated
Cannot be determined
Unsure
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