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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	cells
Question types	Open-ended
Number of questions	10
Number of answers	4
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Grade 5 Science Quiz: Cells

Welcome to your Grade 5 Science Quiz! This quiz will test your knowledge of cells. Please answer each question in the space provided.

Questions

1. What are the basic building blocks of all living things?
   (Hint: They can be classified as prokaryotic or eukaryotic.)

2. What is the jelly-like substance found inside a cell that helps to keep the organelles in place?
   (Hint: This is not the nucleus or the membrane.)

3. Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling what enters and exits the cell?
   (Hint: Think about what protects the cell's interior.)

4. What structure within the cell contains the genetic material (DNA)?
   (Hint: This is commonly referred to as the "control center" of the cell.)

5. What type of cell contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
   (Hint: These cells are found in plants, animals, and fungi.)

6. What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?
   (Hint: Consider the energy needs of the cell.)

7. What cellular structure is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
   (Hint: These can be found floating in the cytoplasm or attached to another organelle.)

8. What type of cell does not have a nucleus?
   (Hint: These are often unicellular organisms.)

9. What is the term for the protective outer layer of a plant cell?
   (Hint: It is unique to plant cells and gives them shape.)

10. Why are cells often referred to as the "building blocks" of life?
    (Hint: Think about how they contribute to the structure and function of living organisms.)

Good luck with your quiz!