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1) VOCABULARY
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Exercise 1. Flashcards
Exercise 2. Find the defenition for each term
a) a basic unit of life
b) a living organism that typically has roots, stems, leaves, and uses photosynthesis to produce
its own food
c) a rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support and protection to the cell
d) a thin, flexible barrier that surrounds the cell and controls the movement of substances in and
out of the cell
e) the central part of a cell that contains DNA and controls the cell's activities
g) a storage sac within a cell that stores water, nutrients, and waste products
h) the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles in place
i) organelles that produce energy for the cell through cellular respiration
j) an organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport within or outside the cell
1) cell wall
2) Plant
3) cell membrane
4) cell
5) mitochondria
6) chloroplast
7) golgi apparatus
8) cytoplasm
9) vacuole
10) nucleus
1) Endoplasmic reticulum
2) Plasmodesmata
3) Lysosome
4) Nucleolus
5) Cellulose fibers
6) Starch grains
7) Tonoplast
8) Ribosome
9) Amyloplast
10) Peroxisome
2) READING
Text 1.
"The Unique Structure of Plant Cells: Supporting Vital Functions"
A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. Plants, for
example, are multicellular organisms that use photosynthesis to produce energy. Plant
cells have a unique feature called the cell wall, which provides structural support and
protection. The cell membrane, on the other hand, controls the movement of substances in
and out of the cell.
Inside the plant cell, we can find the nucleus, which contains the genetic material.
Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy. Another
important component is the vacuole, which stores water and nutrients.
The cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell and allows for various
cellular processes to take place. Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of
the cell since they produce energy through cellular respiration. The Golgi apparatus
processes and packages proteins, while the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid and
protein synthesis and transport.
Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized in the cell. Lysosomes play a
crucial role in breaking down waste materials. Plasmodesmata are channels that allow for
communication between plant cells.
Plant cells store energy in the form of starch grains, while cellulose fibers provide
structural support. The nucleolus is a small structure within the nucleus that produces
ribosomes. Peroxisomes are involved in breaking down fatty acids and detoxifying
harmful substances.
Lastly, amyloplasts are responsible for storing and synthesizing starch, and the
tonoplast is a membrane surrounding the vacuole in plant cells.
a) Living organisms
b) Produce
c) Protection
d) Jelly-like substance
e) Synthesize
f) Form of starch grains
Exercise 3. Read the text again and answer the following questions
1. What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?
a) Nucleus
b) Cell
c) Chloroplast
d) Vacuole
2. What are multicellular organisms that use photosynthesis to produce energy?
a) Animals
b) Fungi
c) Bacteria
d) Plants
8. What is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and allows for various cellular
processes to take place?
a) Cytoplasm
b) Cell wall
c) Nucleus
d) Plasmodesmata
9. What are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell since they produce energy
through cellular respiration?
a) Mitochondria
b) Amyloplasts
c) Tonoplasts
d) Ribosomes
Exercise 4. In pairs, discuss the question: “How do the different components of a plant
cell work together to support the functions and survival of the organism?”
Text 2.
"The Intricate Architecture of Plant Cells: Key to Vital Functions and Growth"
Plant cells have a unique structure that allows them to carry out important functions.
Each plant cell is surrounded by a cell wall, which provides support and protection. Inside the
cell wall, there is the cell membrane, which controls the movement of substances in and out of
the cell.
The nucleus is like the control center of the cell. It contains the genetic material that
determines the cell's characteristics. Other important organelles in plant cells include
chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis, and mitochondria, which produce
energy for the cell.
Vacuoles are large organelles that store water and nutrients. They help maintain the cell's
shape and play a role in regulating cell processes. The cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that
fills the cell and contains various organelles.
Ribosomes are small structures that make proteins, and the endoplasmic reticulum helps
in the production and transport of proteins and lipids. Lysosomes are organelles that break
down waste materials and cellular debris.
Plasmodesmata are channels that connect plant cells, allowing for the transport of
nutrients, water, and other molecules. Starch grains store energy in the form of carbohydrates,
while cellulose fibers provide strength and structure to the cell wall.
Overall, the structure of plant cells is adapted to support their functions, such as
photosynthesis, energy production, and nutrient storage. Understanding the structure of plant
cells is important for understanding how plants grow and thrive.
2. Structure -
a) Framework
b) Organization
c) Composition
3. Carries out -
a) Performs
b) Executes
c) Achieves
4. Surrounded -
a) Encircled
b) Enveloped
c) Enclosed
5. Provides -
a) Gives
b) Supplies
c) Offers
6. Controls -
a) Regulates
b) Manages
c) Governs
Exercise 3. Read the text again and answer the following questions
1. What is the function of the unique structure of plant cells?
a) Provide support and protection
b) Control the movement of substances in and out of the cell
c) Carry out important functions
Exercise 4. In pairs, discuss the question: « What are the different components and
functions of a plant cell?»
3) LISTENING
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