Plant and Animal Cell Organelles

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What structure is found only in plant cells and helps capture energy from sunlight?

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Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the lipid barrier that encloses the cytoplasm and controls what enters and exits the cell?

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Cell Membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What contains the genetic information (DNA) and is located inside the nucleus?

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Chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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In which level of organization would the roots of a plant most likely be classified?

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Organ

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What component of the cell theory states that all cells come from preexisting cells?

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All cells come from preexisting cells

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To capture energy from sunlight and produce sugar through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What are ribosomes responsible for in a cell?

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They are responsible for protein synthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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To store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2