SC.6.L.14.1

Kevin writes a report to compare and contrast the cells of plants and animals. Which of the following statements is accurate and belongs in Kevin's report?

• The cell membrane of animals is much thicker than those in plants.

• Vacuoles in plants are much larger than those in animals.

• Animal cells do not have chromosomes.

• Plant cells do not have chloroplasts.

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Some organelles are present in both plant and animal cells. Each organelle performs a different function. Which of the functions listed below are performed by organelles found in both plants and animals?

• Convert solar energy into chemical energy; store DNA; provide a rigid outer membrane that gives the cell support.

• Support the cell from the inside; provide a rigid outer membrane that gives the cell support; break down chemical energy.

• Break down chemical energy; store DNA; provide a permeable barrier for the cell.

• Provide a liquid medium that protects and sustains other organelles; support the cell from the inside; convert solar energy into chemical energy.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Naomi was looking at cells with a microscope. She knows the cells are classified as either plant cells or animal cells. How can she tell if these cells are plant cells?

• She should look for a large nucleus in the center of the cells.

• She should look for cytoplasm that is filled with organelles.

• She should look for a cell membrane surrounding the entire cell.

• She should look for a cell wall outside of the cell membrane.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which of the following organelles is only found in plant cells?

• Cell membrane

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which organelle is responsible for converting sugars into energy (ATP)?

• Cell wall

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

DNA is a long molecule instructing the cell how to function. Which organelle is DNA found in?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

Sheyla is examining a cell under a microscope. She has identified a cell wall, a nucleus, and a chloroplast. What type of organism does this cell most likely belong to?

• a plant

• a fungus

• an animal

• a bacterium

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Plant and animal cells are similar in structure and organization; however, there are two organelles that are unique to plant cells. Compared to an animal cell, which organelle is specific to plant cells?

• Cell wall

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• Chloroplasts

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The number of mitochondria in a cell depends on the needs of the cell. A cell that needs a lot of energy will have an inreased number of mitochondria in comparison to a cell that uses less energy. Given this information, what type of cell would likely have the most mitochondria?

• Skin cells

• Fat cells

• Bone cells

• Muscle cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which statement about plant and animal cells is true?

• Both have a cell wall to give them support.

• Both have a large vacuole to store water.

• Both use mitochondria to produce energy.

• Both use chloroplasts to store energy.

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