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Mrs. Keadle JH Science
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Cell Shape and Function
Using the color photographs, fill out the table below and answer the questions that follow.
You will need to research the function of each cell type using the internet.
Type of Cell
cheek cell
Describe the Shape
round and flat with a
small nucleus
Function (what is the
main job of this cell?)
How does the shape
help the function?
These cells line the inside
of the mouth.
The shape creates a
flat, smooth surface
so food does not get
caught on the skin.
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Cell Shape and Function
Mrs. Keadle JH Science
Type of Cell
Describe the Shape
Function (what is the
main job of this cell?)
How does the shape
help the function?
1. What did each picture have in common? __________________________________________
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2. Were all of the cells in the pictures the same shape? ________________________________
3. Why do cells have different shapes?_____________________________________________
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4. How is the shape (structure) of something related to it’s function? ____________________
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Cell Shape and Function
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Plant and Animal Cells
cheek cell
red blood cells
adipose (fat) cells
muscle cell
skin cell
neuron
flower petal cell
guard cell (around stomata)
bark cell
leaf cells
plant parenchyma
root cell
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Cell Shape and Function