Cell Structure

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Objective

I can identify the main parts of a cell, including the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane, and describe their jobs.

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Practice

2 questions

1

What are the three main parts of a cell?

2

Describe the job, or function, of the cell membrane.

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Exit ticket

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Name the three main parts of a cell and briefly describe the function of the cytoplasm. What is the job of the nucleus inside a cell?

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