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5. Write TRUE for correct statements and FALSE for incorrect statements in
the spaces provided.
(a) A tissue comprises different organs that perform the same function.
___________
(b) Chloroplasts and mitochondria perform similar functions. _____
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(c) Palisade cell is one of the specialised cells in plants. __________

(d) A cell membrane is similar in function to a cell wall._________

6. The following terms are arranged in alphabetical order. Rearrange them into
an appropriate biological sequence, starting with the lowest level.
cell organ organism system tissue

7. Name the parts of the cell described in each of the following statements.
(a) The semi-permeable membrane that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell.
(b) A large cellular organelle that contains hereditary information.
(c) The site for respiration in the cell.
(d) A jelly-like mixture consisting mostly of water, located between the cell
membrane and the nucleus.
(e) A part that protects, supports, and gives shape to plant cells.

8. Differentiate:
(a) Prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells
(b) Organ from tissue

9. Compare the structures of a plant and an animal cell as seen under the light
microscope.

10. Explain what will happen if the following are removed from the plant or
animal cell.
(a) Nucleus
(b) Cell wall
(c) Chloroplast
(d) Mitochondria

11. Using examples of plant and animal cells, explain the meaning of cell
differentiation.

12. Describe the functions of any three specialised cells in plants.

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