Cells and Organisation (Foundation) Revision Mat

Label the cells using words from the boxes. a Complete the table to identify which sub-cellular c Label the light microscope using the words in the f Name each type of cell, then draw one line from h
structures are found in animal cells. box. each cell to its adaptation.
Animal Plant
Sub-Cellular Structure Cell Cell Biconcave shape
 to give it a large
nucleus
surface area for the
 diffusion of oxygen.
circular DNA

mitochondria 
cell membrane mitochondria permanent vacuole Long fibres to carry
chloroplasts  
electrical impulses
cell wall cytoplasm nucleus chloroplast
up and down the
cell wall 
body.

cell membrane 
eyepiece lens stage arm fine adjustment
knob
cytoplasm 
light source stage clips base coarse
adjustment knob Cilia to waft mucus
flagellum  along the airways.
objective lens
permanent vacuole 
Describe how you would use the microscope to view a
 pre-prepared slide of blood cells.
cell membrane cytoplasm plasmids
circular DNA cell wall Contains bands of
protein that change
flagellum plasmid
shape to contract
Explain why animal cells do not need chloroplasts. d and relax.
Name the sub-cellular structure that carries out b
each function.
Controls the movement of substances into and out of
the cell. Contains lots of
chloroplasts for
photosynthesis.

A jelly-like substance that fills the cell, where most Compare how genetic material is packaged e
chemical reactions occur. Long protrusion to
in plant cells and in bacterial cells. Muscle cells and sperm cells both contain lots of g fit between grains
of soil to absorb
mitochondria. Explain why.
water.

Controls the activities of the cell. It contains genetic

Tail-like structure
material (DNA), which is packaged into structures called
and lots of
chromosomes. mitochondria to
release energy for
movement.

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 Cells and Organisation (Foundation) Revision Mat

The illustrations show four structures that make up i Label the parts of the skeleton using the words k Describe the four functions of the skeleton. l Name each joint and give an example of where in n
the circulatory system. from the box. the body you would find each type.

1. Support:
Joint:

circulatory heart red blood blood

system cell vessel
Example in body:
Name each level of organisation in the correct order
from smallest to largest. 2. Protection:

smallest Joint:

Example in body:

3. Movement:

Complete the sentences using words from the box. o

antagonistic contracts push shrink

biomechanics expands pull relaxes
4. Making blood cells:
largest
Muscles can’t , they can
Name each organ system and complete the j
only .
descriptions of their function.

A pair of muscles that work together are called

Name: Name and describe the function of each part of the m
joint. muscles.
Function: Takes in
is a
from the air and removes strong, smooth tissue that

. from the blood. covers the ends of the bones

to

When one muscle , the other

cranium sternum radius
Name:
clavicle ribs tibia in the joint hold muscle . The joint is pulled in
Function: Breaks down and absorbs ulna patella mandible
keeps the one direction causing movement.
scapula humerus vertebrae
.
pelvis carpals femur slippery to The combination of muscles, bones and joints making
fibula talus
us move is called .

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Cells and Organisation (Foundation) Revision Mat Answers
Label the cells using words from the boxes. a Complete the table to identify which sub-cellular c Label the light microscope using the words in the f Name each type of cell, then draw one line from h
box. each cell to its adaptation.
structures are found in animal cells.
eyepiece
chloroplast
Animal Plant lens
nucleus Sub-Cellular Structure
cytoplasm Cell Cell Biconcave shape
mitochondria
  to give it a large
permanent nucleus
arm surface area for the
vacuole objective
  lens red blood cell diffusion of oxygen.
cell wall circular DNA stage clips
cell membrane
stage
mitochondria   coarse
cell membrane mitochondria permanent vacuole light adjustment
Long fibres to carry
chloroplasts   knob
source electrical impulses
cell wall cytoplasm nucleus chloroplast fine
muscle cell up and down the
cell wall   base adjustment
body.
knob
cell membrane  
cell membrane plasmid eyepiece lens stage arm fine adjustment
knob
cytoplasm circular DNA  
cytoplasm light source stage clips base coarse
cell wall Cilia to waft mucus
adjustment knob
flagellum   along the airways.
objective lens nerve cell
flagellum
permanent vacuole   Describe how you would use the microscope to view a
pre-prepared slide of blood cells.
cell membrane cytoplasm plasmids  
• Plug in the microscope and turn on the light.
circular DNA cell wall Contains bands of
flagellum plasmid protein that change
• Place the slide on the stage and hold it in shape to contract
Explain why animal cells do not need chloroplasts. d place with the stage clips. ciliated epithelial and relax.
Name the sub-cellular structure that carries out b cell
each function. Animals can catch or collect food to eat, which • Turn to the objective lens with the lowest
means that they don’t need to produce their own magnification.
food by photosynthesis.
Controls the movement of substances into and out of Contains lots of
• Look down the eyepiece lens and use the
the cell. chloroplasts for
adjustment knobs to focus the specimen.
photosynthesis.
root hair cell
cell membrane • Increase the magnification by turning to a
higher power objective lens, then use the fine
A jelly-like substance that fills the cell, where most Compare how genetic material is packaged in plant e adjustment knob to bring the cells back into
focus. Long protrusion to
chemical reactions occur. cells and in bacterial cells. fit between grains
Muscle cells and sperm cells both contain lots of g sperm cell of soil to absorb
cytoplasm In plant cells, genetic material is packaged into water.
mitochondria. Explain why.
structures called chromosomes in the nucleus.
Controls the activities of the cell. It contains genetic A sperm cell contains lots of mitochondria to
material (DNA), which is packaged into structures release energy so it can move towards the egg cell Tail-like structure
In bacterial cells, most of the DNA is free in the
and lots of
called chromosomes. cytoplasm. They may also have additional genes on for fertilisation.
mitochondria to
small rings of DNA called plasmids. release energy for
nucleus A muscle cell contains lots of mitochondria to palisade cell movement.
release energy for muscle contraction.

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 Cells and Organisation (Foundation) Revision Mat Answers

The illustrations show four structures that make up i Label the parts of the skeleton using the words k Describe the four functions of the skeleton. l Name each joint and give an example of where in n

the circulatory system. from the box. the body you would find each type.
1. Support: The skeleton provides a frame to hold
mandible your body upright and keep your organs in place. Joint: hinge joint
(lower jaw)
cranium
circulatory heart red blood blood
system cell vessel (skull)
Example in body: knee or elbow
Name each level of organisation in the correct order
scapula 2. Protection: Bones are hard and strong to protect
from smallest to largest. calvicle
(shoulder (collarbone) important organs such as the heart and the brain.
smallest cell blade) Joint: ball and socket joint
sternum
humerus (breastbone)
Example in body: shoulder or hip
tissue vertebrae ribs 3. Movement: Your bones and muscles work
(spine) together to allow your body to move.
Complete the sentences using words from the box. o
organ pelvis radius

antagonistic contracts push shrink

carpals ulna 4. Making blood cells: Red blood cells and white
(wrist biomechanics expands pull relaxes
largest organ system blood cells are made in the bone marrow.
bones)

Muscles can’t push, they can only pull.

Name each organ system and complete the j femur
(thigh A pair of muscles that work together are called
descriptions of their function.
bone)
antagonistic muscles.
patella Name and describe the function of each part of the m
Name: respiratory system
(kneecap)
joint.

Function: Takes in oxygen fibula

Cartilage is a strong, smooth

from the air and removes carbon tissue that covers the ends of
tibia
the bones to protect them from
dioxide from the blood.
talus damage.
(ankle
bone)
When one muscle contracts, the other muscle
cranium sternum radius
Name: digestive system Fluid in the joint keeps Ligaments hold the relaxes. The joint is pulled in one direction causing
clavicle ribs tibia movement.
the cartilage slippery to bones together.
ulna patella mandible
Function: Breaks down and absorbs The combination of muscles, bones and joints making
scapula humerus vertebrae reduce friction. us move is called biomechanics.
pelvis carpals femur
food molecules.
fibula talus

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