6th Grade Cells Assessment

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Which cell structure acts like the brain of the cell?

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Nucleus

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Which cell organelle helps break down food to release energy?

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Mitochondria

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Which organelle is much larger in plant cells than animal cells and is used to store food and waste?

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Vacuole

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The jelly like substance in the cell is called --

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cytoplasm

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A plant's green color is due to the presence of which organelle?

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Chloroplast

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The rigid outer boundary of plant cells, giving them their boxy appearance is..

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cell wall

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What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?

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to control cell activity

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What is the function of a cell wall?

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to protect and support the cell

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The basic unit of structure and function in a living things.

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cell

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What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?

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All living things are made of cells.

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