MMS Cell Structure and Processes

Which cell structure allows molecules to enter and leave the cell? 

• Cell Membrane
• Nucleus
• Mitochondria
• Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What process allows materials to enter or leave plant and animal cells?

• Photosynthesis 
• Diffusion 
• Both answers are correct

Diffusion occurs when molecules move from areas of ____ concentration to areas of ____ concentration until they reach equilibrium. 

• Low to High 
• High to Low
• It depends on temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that the organelles float in. 

• mitochondria
• vacuole
• chloroplasts
• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Uses light energy to make a sugar (photosynthesis). It is green.

• cytoplasm
• mitochondria
• chloroplasts
• ribosomes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

A storage area for food, water and waste.

• vacuole
• chloroplasts
• cell wall
• cell membrane

A storage area for food, water and waste.

• vacuole
• chloroplasts
• cell wall
• cell membrane

Which of the following is NOT included in the Cell Theory?

• All cells can survive independently
• All cells come from cells.
• All organisms are made of cells.
• The cell is the basic unit of organization in an organism.

"Gatekeeper" It determines what can come in and out of the cell.

• cell wall
• cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Powerhouse of the cell. It releases energy from food.

• mitochondria
• chloroplasts
• golgi bodies
• ribosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7