These cells have a cell wall. What does that tell us?
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These are young cells.
No. Even new cells can have a cell wall. -
These are plant cells.
Yes! Plant cells are surrounded by a cell wall, which provides structure and protection. -
These are animal cells.
No. Animal cells do not have a cell wall. -
These are dead cells.
No. Being alive or dead does not change whether a cell has a cell wall or not.
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Florida
SC.6.L.14.4 Compare and contrast the structure and function of major organelles of plant and animal cells, including cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles.
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Utah
UT.7.III.1.c Differentiate between plant and animal cells based on cell wall and cell membrane.
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NGSS
MS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.
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| Review Cells-4 | practice |
| Review Cells-1 | practice |
| Review Cells-2 | practice |
| Review Cells-3 | practice |