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Science 7 Activity Sheet

Quarter 2 – MELC 5
Week 4
Cell: Basic Structural and
Functional Unit of All Organisms

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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Science 7
Activity Sheet No. 5: Cell: Basic Structural and Functional Unit of All Organisms
First Edition, 2020
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Introductory Message
Welcome to Science 7

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learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and
answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed
schedule.

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Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________
Grade and Section: _______________________________Date: _______________

SCIENCE 7 ACTIVITY SHEET No. 5

Cell: Basic Structural and Functional Unit of All Organisms

I. Learning Competency with Code

Explain why the cell is considered the basic structural and functional unit of
all organisms. (S7LT-IIe-5)

II. Background Information for Learners

The cell is the smallest and most basic form of life. All living things, whether
made of one cell (unicellular like bacteria) or many cells (multicellular like a human),
is called an organism. The cell is defined as the most basic structural and functional
unit of all organisms (including humans, animals, plants, and bacteria).

There are diverse kinds of living organisms. These organisms are made up of
organ systems. The organ systems have specific functions that help provide the living
organism with its needs to survive. The digestive system works by breaking down
foods and liquids in order for nutrients to be absorbed by the body and converted into
energy. The circulatory system moves oxygen and nutrients, together with blood, to
the different parts of the body. Other organ systems also work together to perform a
specific function. Even plants have organ systems too.

Organ systems are made up of different organs that are grouped together to
perform similar or related functions. For example, the mouth, esophagus, stomach,
and intestines are organs that belong to the digestive system. The circulatory system
is made up of organs such as heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. Leaves, buds,
stems, and flowers make up the shoot system of a plant and functions as a production
center to a plant.

This learning activity will introduce you to the different structures that make up
an organism. You will also discover in this learning activity that organs themselves
are made up of even smaller parts that if damage will affect the whole organism.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook

Department of Education-Instructional Materials Council Secretariat (DepEd-IMCS).

(2014). Science 7 Learner’s Material (pp. 92-96). Pasig City, Philippines

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Activity 1
Directions: Read the selection on Activity 1: “What makes up an Organism?” in
your Science 7 Learner’s Material pages 92-96 and answer the questions 1 - 25 on
your answer sheet.

Activity 2:
Directions: Fill in the crossword puzzle with the word that fits its clue. Match the
number of the sentence to the to the boxes placed across or down the grid.

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ACROSS

3) All organisms are made up of cells. These cells group together to make up more
complex structures of an organism, hence called the ______________ unit of life.
5) An ________________________ is a cluster of organs that are grouped together
to perform one or more specific functions.
6) The _______ is the smallest basic structural and functional unit of life.
9) Cells carry on many functions to support _________.
10) Cells provide structure to organisms and thus called, the basic building ______ of
life.

DOWN

1) Similar cells group together to perform specific functions and is called _______.
2) ___________ are living things that are composed of interdependent parts that
perform vital processes to support life.
4) An _____________ is a group of tissues in an organism that have adapted to
perform similar vital functions.
7) A cell is able to live and perform various functions of life. Hence, the cell is called
the _____________________ unit of life.
8) All the __________________ activities of life (respiration, digestion, excretion, etc.)
occur at the cellular level.

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V. Reflection
Complete the sentences with your reflections on the activity.

The most important thing that I learned is

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

I have realized that

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

I will apply that

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

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Activity 1 Answers
Q1. The human body is made up of varying parts.
Q2. The following are the skeletal system, muscular system, circulatory system,
respiratory system, digestive system, and nervous system.
Q3. Figure 3 shows the following organ systems: skeletal and respiratory systems.
Q4. *Student identifies the functions of each of the organ systems and describe how
the function of one organ system relates to the functions of the others.*
Q5. The human heart is composed of muscles and blood vessels(veins and arteries).
Q6. An injury to any of the parts of the heart is an injury of the heart itself. This means
that the functioning of the heart will be affected negatively in the same way that its
parts suffer.
Q7. An injury to any of the parts of the heart affects the whole organism.
Q8. Like the heart, the kidneys are made up of muscles and blood vessels as well.
Q9. An injury to any of the parts of the kidneys is an injury of the entire kidney. The
functioning of the kidneys will be affected negatively in the same way that its parts
suffer.
Q10. An injury to any of the parts of the kidneys affects the whole organism.
Q11. Patient treatments range from taking medicines to having surgeries to correct
injured parts of the organs.
Q12. An injury to the tissues of the organ is an injury of the organ.
Q13. The organ systems will suffer, too.
Q14. The organism will suffer, too. For example, even if a small piece of tissue of the
organism is cut, it can still be affected. Anything that happens to the tissues will
reflect to the bigger parts that they make up.
Q15. Like the organ systems of animals, the plant organ systems have parts that
function together.
Q16. Unlike animals, plants only have two organ systems: the root and shoot systems.
On the other hand, animals have complex organ systems with different roles
and functions which work directly with the other organ systems.
Q17. Complete flowers have male and female parts just like animals. These male and
female parts of complete flowers work together to create seeds from which new
plants germinate and grow into another plant.
Q18. Plants can reproduce asexually through their flowers which acts as the plant’s
reproductive organ. Animals has a single set of reproductive organs that they
use to sexually reproduce.
Answer Key
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Q19. Plants manufacture their own food through the process called photosynthesis
which takes place in the plant’s leaves. The stem of the plant serves as the
foundation and support its other plants like the leaves, flowers, and fruits. They
also serve as pathways for the transportation of water and nutrients from the
bottom part, roots, throughout the other parts of the plant. The flowers serve as
their reproductive organs.
Q20. Injuries to any of the parts that make up the shoot system of pants will certainly
affect the plant as well. (Cite examples)
Q21. Roots also provide anchorage to the plant. Plants have tissues, too. Tissues of
onion bulbs are thin and transparent. Roots are also made up of tissues.
Q22. Serious injuries to the roots like root rot will kill the plant.
Q23. Serious injuries to the root will kill the plant.
Q24. When cells and tissues are injured, the higher levels of organization that they
are part of are also affected.
Q25. The different parts that make up an organism each perform a function as an
individual. Anything that happens to even the tiniest of parts that make up an
organism will most likely affect the entire organism.
Activity 2 Answers
Across:
3. STRUCTURAL
5. ORGANSYSTEMS
6. CELL
9. LIFE
10. BLOCKS
Down:
1. TISSUE
2. ORGANISM
4. ORGAN
7. FUNCTIONAL
8. METABOLIC