The Cell:
A guide to the basic unit of life

An exploration of the building blocks of all living organisms

Illustration explaining the nucleus and cytoplasm in an animal cell.
Diagram showing cell membrane and small vacuoles in an animal cell.
Illustration of a plant cell introducing plant cell structures.
Labelled diagram of a plant cell showing cell wall and chloroplasts.
Illustration explaining the function of cell wall and chloroplast.
Plant cell showing shared structures and large central vacuole.
Side-by-side comparison of animal cell and plant cell.
Table comparing shared features and differences of animal and plant cells.
Flowchart showing how to identify plant and animal cells.
Diagram showing cell division and formation of daughter cells.

Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions

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1. Which of the following is the basic unit of life?
2. Which part controls all activities within the cell?
3. Which of the following statements is true about cells?
4. Which part is a partially permeable membrane?
5. Where do cell activities like respiration take place?
6. What is the plant cell wall made of?
7. Which part is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?
8. What is the function of chlorophyll?
9. Which of the following is a unicellular organism?
10. How are vacuoles described in a typical animal cell?
11. Where is cell sap found?
12. Why do root hair cells LACK chloroplasts?
13. Which of the following is a multi-cellular organism?
14. What is the primary function of the cell membrane in an animal cell?
15. What process do single-celled organisms use to reproduce?
16. Which part gives the plant cell its regular shape?
17. Which of these parts is missing in a cheek cell?
18. What happens to the number of cells as an organism grows?
19. The nucleus is important because it contains…
20. Which part is responsible for “supporting” the plant cell?
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Section 2: Classify the Cell Parts

Drag the 6 parts into the correct boxes:

Cell Wall
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Vacuole

Plant Cells Only

Both Plant & Animal

Section 3: Complete the Paragraph

Drag the terms to complete the explanation:

Cellulose
Chlorophyll
Sunlight
Sap
Division
The plant cell wall is made of a tough material called . Inside the chloroplasts, the green pigment captures to make food. The cell stays firm because of the liquid cell in the vacuole. To grow, the plant relies on cell to increase the number of cells.

Fun Activity

Test your skills with our interactive Cell Scanner! Answer simple Yes/No questions about cell structures to reveal the identity of the mystery cell.

🔬 Cell Scanner v2.0
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SYSTEM READY.
Press START to identify cell.
⚠️ System Note: This identification logic is simplified for the Primary School Science syllabus. Results are based on typical examples (Cheek, Leaf, Root) used in exams and should not be treated as absolute biological rules for all plant species.
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