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Here's the complete solution to both parts of your cell biology worksheet.
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The diagram shows a plant cell (left) and an animal cell (right), with lines pointing to specific organelles that need to be labeled. Based on standard cell diagrams, here are the correct labels from top to bottom:
*(Note: The lines point to structures in both cells — some are unique to plant cells, others common to both.)*
Top line → Cell Wall *(only in plant cell — thick green outer layer)*
Second line → Chloroplast *(green oval structures in plant cell only)*
Third line → Nucleus *(large central organelle with nucleolus — present in both)*
Fourth line → Cytoplasm *(jelly-like substance filling the cell — present in both)*
Fifth line → Mitochondrion *(rod-shaped organelles — present in both)*
Sixth line → Vacuole *(large central sac in plant cell; smaller in animal cell)*
Seventh line → Cell Membrane *(thin inner boundary — present in both)*
> ✔ Final Answer for Labeling (Top to Bottom):
> 1. Cell Wall
> 2. Chloroplast
> 3. Nucleus
> 4. Cytoplasm
> 5. Mitochondrion
> 6. Vacuole
> 7. Cell Membrane
*(Note: Some diagrams may label “Golgi Apparatus” or “Endoplasmic Reticulum,” but based on the arrows pointing to major visible structures, the above is most accurate.)*
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#### a) Nucleus: contains the genetic material called, DNA, that enables the cell to perform its living functions & divide to form new cells.
> 📌 *Explanation: The nucleus houses DNA, which controls cell activities and reproduction.*
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#### b) Chloroplast: it is where the process of photosynthesis in plant cells occur. Contain chlorophyll, that is green in colour.
> 📌 *Explanation: Chloroplasts use sunlight to make food (glucose) via photosynthesis. Chlorophyll absorbs light and gives plants their green color.*
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#### c) Mitochondria: are small structures where the process of respiration occurs. During respiration, energy is released from food & used for cellular activities.
> 📌 *Explanation: Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of the cell — they convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.*
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#### d) Cytoplasm: is a jelly like substance surrounding the organelle structures of the cell. It transports materials/substances around the cell & it is where the cell’s nutrients/food are broken down.
> 📌 *Explanation: Cytoplasm holds organelles and allows movement of materials. Many metabolic reactions, including glycolysis, happen here.*
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#### e) Cell wall: is a rigid layer on the outside of the cell. It protects the cell & gives it shape/structure & also allow gases & fluids to pass through it.
> 📌 *Explanation: Found only in plant cells, fungi, and some bacteria. Made of cellulose. It provides structural support and allows passive diffusion of small molecules.*
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#### f) Cell membrane: is the outer boundary/semi-permeable structure of the cell. It allows only some substances/molecules to pass through it.
> 📌 *Explanation: Also called plasma membrane. Controls what enters/exits the cell via selective permeability — crucial for homeostasis.*
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#### g) Vacuole: present in both plant & animal cells. It is storage space that contain water, salts, sugars, pigments, waste surrounded by a membrane.
> 📌 *Explanation: Plant cells have one large central vacuole for storage and turgor pressure. Animal cells have smaller vacuoles for storage and transport. All are membrane-bound.*
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✔ Summary of Answers for Part 2:
a) Nucleus ; DNA ; new cells
b) photosynthesis ; chlorophyll ; green
c) Mitochondria ; energy ; cellular activities
d) Cytoplasm ; organelle ; materials/substances ; nutrients/food
e) rigid layer ; protects ; shape/structure ; gases
f) outer boundary/semi-permeable ; substances/molecules
g) Vacuole ; water, salts, sugars, pigments, waste ; membrane
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1. Complete the labeling of the cells
The diagram shows a plant cell (left) and an animal cell (right), with lines pointing to specific organelles that need to be labeled. Based on standard cell diagrams, here are the correct labels from top to bottom:
*(Note: The lines point to structures in both cells — some are unique to plant cells, others common to both.)*
Top line → Cell Wall *(only in plant cell — thick green outer layer)*
Second line → Chloroplast *(green oval structures in plant cell only)*
Third line → Nucleus *(large central organelle with nucleolus — present in both)*
Fourth line → Cytoplasm *(jelly-like substance filling the cell — present in both)*
Fifth line → Mitochondrion *(rod-shaped organelles — present in both)*
Sixth line → Vacuole *(large central sac in plant cell; smaller in animal cell)*
Seventh line → Cell Membrane *(thin inner boundary — present in both)*
> ✔ Final Answer for Labeling (Top to Bottom):
> 1. Cell Wall
> 2. Chloroplast
> 3. Nucleus
> 4. Cytoplasm
> 5. Mitochondrion
> 6. Vacuole
> 7. Cell Membrane
*(Note: Some diagrams may label “Golgi Apparatus” or “Endoplasmic Reticulum,” but based on the arrows pointing to major visible structures, the above is most accurate.)*
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2. Complete the blank parts
#### a) Nucleus: contains the genetic material called, DNA, that enables the cell to perform its living functions & divide to form new cells.
> 📌 *Explanation: The nucleus houses DNA, which controls cell activities and reproduction.*
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#### b) Chloroplast: it is where the process of photosynthesis in plant cells occur. Contain chlorophyll, that is green in colour.
> 📌 *Explanation: Chloroplasts use sunlight to make food (glucose) via photosynthesis. Chlorophyll absorbs light and gives plants their green color.*
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#### c) Mitochondria: are small structures where the process of respiration occurs. During respiration, energy is released from food & used for cellular activities.
> 📌 *Explanation: Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of the cell — they convert glucose into usable energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.*
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#### d) Cytoplasm: is a jelly like substance surrounding the organelle structures of the cell. It transports materials/substances around the cell & it is where the cell’s nutrients/food are broken down.
> 📌 *Explanation: Cytoplasm holds organelles and allows movement of materials. Many metabolic reactions, including glycolysis, happen here.*
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#### e) Cell wall: is a rigid layer on the outside of the cell. It protects the cell & gives it shape/structure & also allow gases & fluids to pass through it.
> 📌 *Explanation: Found only in plant cells, fungi, and some bacteria. Made of cellulose. It provides structural support and allows passive diffusion of small molecules.*
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#### f) Cell membrane: is the outer boundary/semi-permeable structure of the cell. It allows only some substances/molecules to pass through it.
> 📌 *Explanation: Also called plasma membrane. Controls what enters/exits the cell via selective permeability — crucial for homeostasis.*
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#### g) Vacuole: present in both plant & animal cells. It is storage space that contain water, salts, sugars, pigments, waste surrounded by a membrane.
> 📌 *Explanation: Plant cells have one large central vacuole for storage and turgor pressure. Animal cells have smaller vacuoles for storage and transport. All are membrane-bound.*
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✔ Summary of Answers for Part 2:
a) Nucleus ; DNA ; new cells
b) photosynthesis ; chlorophyll ; green
c) Mitochondria ; energy ; cellular activities
d) Cytoplasm ; organelle ; materials/substances ; nutrients/food
e) rigid layer ; protects ; shape/structure ; gases
f) outer boundary/semi-permeable ; substances/molecules
g) Vacuole ; water, salts, sugars, pigments, waste ; membrane
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