Which of the following is NOT part of the cell theory?

• All animals are made up of cells

• cells can only arise from existing cells

• cells are the smallest form of life

• growth in animals is due to the cells getting bigger

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Which of the following organelles is most important in providing energy to the cell?

• centrosome

• mitochondrion

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

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Which of the following correctly matches an organelle with its function?

• mitochondrion…photosynthesis

• nucleus…cellular respiration

• vacuole…storage

• chloroplast…movement

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What organelle provides protection, shape, support, and rigidity to the cell?

• nucleus

• cell wall

• mitochondrion

• chromosome

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A cell has the following structures: nucleus, cell membrane, vacuole and mitochondria. It could be a cell from

• An animal, but not a plant

• A plant, but not an animal

• Either a plant or an animal

• Bacteria

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Which organelle holds genetic material and is nicknamed the “brain” of the cell?

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• vacuole

• nucleus

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What two organelles are found in plant cells but not animal cells?

• nucleus, chloroplasts

• cell wall, cell membrane

• nucleus, cell membrane

• cell wall, chloroplasts

Stores food, water & waste

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• vacuole

• chloroplast

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The function of the cell parts labeled X are to __________.

• control the heredity of traits

• provide oxygen to the cell

• transform light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis

• stores waste

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The cell part labeled Y contains _____________.

• genetic material

• cytoplasm

• chlorophyll

• water

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