Structure and Function of Cells

This organelle acts like a gatekeeper, allowing some materials to pass through it, but not others. 

• Cytoplasm
• Cell Membrane
• Mitochondria
• Vacuole

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What structure is in plant cells but not animal cells?

• Cell Membrane
• Mitochondria
• Cell Wall
• Vacuole

This organelle is a gel-like fluid that takes up most of the space inside the cell. 

• Cytoplasm
• Cell Membrane
• Vacuole
• Golgi Body

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Where is the genetic material found in the cell? 

• Nucleolus
• Cytoplasm
• Nucleus
• Chloroplast

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In many cells, this is the structure that controls the cell's activities.

• Cell membrane
• Organelle
• Nucleolus
• Nucleus

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What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell is the presence of 

• A cell wall
• A nucleus
• DNA
• Ribosomes

In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes carrying genetic information are found in the

• Ribosomes
• Lysosomes
• Nucleus
• Cell Membrane

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Which one of the following is not part of the cell theory?

• all living things are made of cells
• cells are the basic units of structure and function of living things
• new cells are produced from existing cells
• cells never die

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What structure is responsible for making proteins?

• Nucleus
• Mitochondria
• Golgi Apparatus
• Ribosome

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Which organelle packages up waste to be eliminated?

• Golgi Complex
• ribosomes
• nucleus
• Endoplasmic Reticulum

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