Name:__________________________ Date:___________________

Grade/Section:__________________ Teacher:________________

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle the chosen letter.
1. This organelle functions in cell respiration.
A. Endoplasmic Reticulum C. Mitochondrion
B. Lysosome D. Ribosome
2. Cell organelles are located within the _____ of the cell.
A. cell membrane C. lysosome
B. cytoplasm D. nucleus
3. What is the building blocks of life?
A. Cell C. Organ
B. Metabolism D. Secretion
4. It controls all the activities of the cell.
A. Cell membrane C. Lysosome
B. Cytoplasm D. Nucleus
5. Which part of the cell gives the cell its shape?
A. Cell membrane C. Cytoplasm
B. Cell wall D. Ribosome
Activity 1: Fill Me!
Directions: Copy the inverted pyramid in your science activity notebook. Place the words in the
inverted pyramid according to the correct order in the organization of life.
TISSUES ORGANS ECOSYSTEM
BIOSPHERE CELL ORGAN SYSTEM
POPULATION ORGANISM COMMUNITY

Figure 1.
Levels of Biological Organization

Activity 2: Name Game!

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Directions: Identify the following images as Cell, Tissues, Organs, Organ System, Organism,
Population, Ecosystem, Community and Biosphere. Write your answer in your science activity
notebook

9.

1.

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What is It
Cell is the basic unit of life. All life forms are made up of cell. When Robert Hooke carefully
examined a very thin slice of cork, he thought the close-up view resembled small, empty rooms. He
referred this tiny rooms as cells (from the
Latin word Cellulae, which means “small rooms”). A cell is made up of tiny organs called organelles
that perform specific functions. It is called organelle because it is like “little organs” that has its own
function.
In this lesson, we are going to study the different cell organelles present within a cell.
Table 1 . Different cell organelles and its functions.

CELL ORGANELLE FUNCTION

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NUCLEUS

The nucleus houses DNA (the hereditary material)

Source:https://stu dy.com/academ
as well as various proteins and the nucleolus.
y/lesson/what-is- celldifferentiation-
process-importance-examples.html Considered as “brain of the cell” because it directs
RIBOSOMES all the activities of the cell.

MITOCHONDRION
Source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/mitochondriondefinition- Plural: Mitochondria.
function-structure.html
Mitochondria are some of the largest organelles
Source: within a cell. Also known as the ‘powerhouse of
the cell’

It is where the energy of the cell, the ATP

(Adenosine Triphosphate) is produced.

Ribosomes are tiny organelles (like “dots”) that

contain RNA and specific proteins within the
cytoplasm. Within the cell, ribosomes are directly
involved in the manufacture of proteins.

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ROUGH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
Unlike the smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER),
rough ER has ribosome attached to its surface. It is
involved in the manufacture of various proteins in
the cell. On the other hand, the rough ER is
involved in the production of antibodies, insulin as
well as transportation of proteins into the smooth
ER.

Source: https://www.genome.gov/geneticsglossary/Endoplasmic-
Reticulum-rough.

SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM The smooth ER is named so because it lacks

a ribosome on its surface. As a result, it is
smoother in appearance as compared to the
rough ER. It is involved in the synthesis of
lipids (e.g. phospholipids) and carbohydrates
that are used to build the cell membrane.

Other functions of the smooth ER include:

• Transportation of vesicles
• Enzyme production in the liver
• Contraction of muscle cells in the muscles
• Synthesis of hormones in the brain cells
Source: https://www.genome.gov/geneticsglossary/Endoplasmic-Reticulum-
Smooth

GOLGI BODIES/ GOLGI APPARATUS The Golgi apparatus is responsible for

transporting, modifying, and packaging
proteins and lipids into vesicles for delivery
to targeted destinations.

It is located in the cytoplasm next to the

Source: https://www.dreamstime.com/structure-golgiapparatus-animal-plant-
cell-major-organelle-most-eukarytoiccells-image137227168
endoplasmic reticulum and near the cell
nucleus.
While many types of cells contain only one
or several Golgi apparatus, plant cells can
contain hundreds.

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LYSOSOMES Lysosomes act as the waste disposal system
of the cell by digesting obsolete or un-used
materials in the cytoplasm, from both inside
and outside the cell.

Thus, lysosomes are also called “suicidal

bags” of the cell.

Source: https://microbenotes.com/lysosomes-structureenzymes-
types-functions/

VACUOLES
A vacuole may be described as a space
inside the cell that does not contain
cytoplasm. It is surrounded by a membrane
and filled with a fluid.

Vacuoles store various molecules including

enzymes, waste products of the cell, water,
and even food material depending on the type
of cell.

Source: https://sites.google.com/site/kmhvacuole/

CHLOROPLAST
Chloroplasts contain the pigment chlorophyll
that captures energy from sunlight for
photosynthesis.

Therefore, the chloroplast is the site of

photosynthesis (the process through which
plants produce food)

Animal cell has no chloroplast, thus, animal

cannot make their own food.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpt_0lvwXbc

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 The plasma membrane (cell
PLASMA MEMBRANE membrane) is the organelle that
encapsulates the contents of the cell.

It is like a fence or a gatekeeper that

protects the cell from the outside
environment. It also controls what
materials
(cookinglight.com n.d.)can go in and
out of the cell.

The plasma membrane is made up of

two layers of phospholipids
(phospholipids bilayer).

Source: https://www.timvandevall.com/science/plant-celldiagram/

CELL WALL A cell wall is a rigid, semipermeable

protective layer in some cell types.
This outer covering is positioned next
to the cell membrane (plasma
membrane) in most plant cells, fungi,
Source: bacteria, algae, and some archaea.
Animal cells however, do not have a
cell wall. The cell wall has many
important functions in a cell including
protection, structure, and support.

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 https://www.thoughtco.com/cell-wall-373613.

CYTOPLASM

It is where all the organelles are

located.

It has a jelly-like fluid.

Source:
www.clker.com/clipart-animal-cell.html.

CENTRIOLES
Centrioles are tube-like structures that
aid in cell division. They generally are
found close to the nucleus and are
made up of nine tube-like structures
that each have three tubules.

Centrioles are found inside the

centrosome. Centrioles separate the
chromosomes during animal cell
division.

Centrioles are only found in animal

Source: cell.
https://www.genome.gov/sites/default/files/tg/en/illustration/cen triole.jpg

Activity 5: Find it!

Directions: Copy the word puzzle below in your science activity notebook. Locate all the organelles
inside the box. You can find it either horizontal, vertical or diagonal. Encircle your answer.
Ribosomes Mitochondria Smooth ER Lysosomes
Nucleus Rough ER Cytoplasm Golgi Bodies
Cell membrane Cell wall Vacuoles Chloroplast

A S C G R O U G H E R B S G J
F G E O D F F V G U I O M P O
C E L L M E M B R A N E O H K
Y W L G S D C D U I O I O J V
T W W I E E R E A I T K T K A
O E A B E R R O A S B T H L C

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 P D L O E I O E A T N M E N U
L C L D D O K L S T F M R G O
A V I I Y F P D H G H J R F L
S F P E H O L K L O P I R E E
M T L S R M I Q N U C L E U S
B Y K O N I O W E E T Y U I K
V M L Y S O S O M E S V D D F
N H J C B N R I B O S O M E S
C M I T O C H O N D R I O N U

Activity 3: Match Me!

Directions: Column A are functions of an organelle while Column B are the organelles of a cell. Match
the following cell organelles to its functions. Write the letter only in your science activity notebook.
A B
1. A jelly-like material where the organelles are found A. Nucleus
2. Controls all the activities of the cell B. Golgi bodies
3. Produces energy for the cell C. Lysosomes
4. Controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell D. Mitochondrion 5. Contains enzymes which
break, download and digest E. Cytoplasm wasted and worn out cell parts F.
Cell membrane
6. A rigid structure which provides support and G. Chloroplast protection in plant cells
H. Cell wall
7. Packages useful materials I. Vacuole
8. A series of canals used to transport materials in cell J. Endoplasmic
9. It allows plants to make their own food. Reticulum
10. Holds water, food and waste materials K. Centriole

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 Answer Key

Activity 2
1.
Organ
2.
Organ system
3.
Ecosystem
4.
Cell
5.
Tissues
6.
Organism
7.
Population

8.
Community
9.
Biosphere

Additional
What I Know Activities
1. C Activity 6
2. B 1. E
3. A 2. A
4. D 3. D
5. A 4. F
6. A 5. C
7. D 6. H
8. B 7. B
9. B 8. J
10. C 9. G
10. I

What’s In Cell
Activity 1
Tissues 10
Organs

Organ system
Population
Community
Ecosystem
Biosphere

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