Final Answer:
1. Cell
2. Cells (or “tiny rooms” — he saw cork cells)
3. Tiny rooms or boxes (he called them “cells”)
4. All plant tissues are made of cells
5. All animal tissues are made of cells
6. “All living things are made of cells”
7. a. All living things are made of one or more cells
b. The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things
c. All cells come from pre-existing cells
8.
- Cell membrane: Thin outer layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell
- Cell wall: Rigid outer layer (in plants, fungi, bacteria) that gives support and protection
- Nucleus: Control center of the cell; holds DNA
- Cytoplasm: Jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles float and chemical reactions happen
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cell structure and function worksheet answers.