Exploring the Cell Membrane
A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn about the basic functions and structure of the cell membrane.
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Exploring the Cell Membrane
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What is the job of the cell membrane?
To make food for the cell
To hold the cell together and control what goes in and out
To help the cell move
To store water for the cell
2. The cell membrane is like a for the cell.
Swimming pool
Wall
Gatekeeper
Lightbulb
3. The cell membrane is very , which means it can change its shape.
4. Small things like water and air can pass the cell membrane.
5. The cell membrane helps protect the parts inside the cell.
6. Look at the image below. What part of the cell is shown?
7. Why is it important for the cell membrane to control what goes into and out of the cell?
8. All cells have a cell membrane.
True
False
9. The cell membrane lets everything pass through it.
True
False
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