Cell Structure and Function

Organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus are called . . .

• Eukaryotes

• Multicellular

• Prokaryotes

• Unicellular

An organism made of only one cell is called . . .

• Eukaryotic

• Monocellular

• Multicellular

• Unicellular

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

The _____ is a densely packed area in a cell that contains the genetic material - DNA - for controlling the cell's activities.

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Organisms with cells that have a nucleus are called . . .

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukaryotes

• Prokaryotes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The basic unit of structure and function in an organism is the . . .

• Cell

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This structure surrounds the cytoplasm of all cells and controls what enters and leaves the cell.

• Cell Membrane

• Cellophane

• Cell Wall

• Cellulose

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This fluid in the cell is where the organelles are found. It contains water and chemicals the cell needs.

• Blood

• Cytoplasm

• Plasma

• Vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

These tiny cell structures assemble protein molecules from amino acids.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Ribosomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

These organelles in plants capture light energy and store it in glucose molecules to be used as food.

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Vacuoles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

These organelles are used for storage. Plants have one that is very large and filled with water.

• Cell Wall

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2