Which of these correctly identifies a cell organelle and its function?

• the nucleus temporarily stores materials
• the lysosomes digest worn out cell parts
• the vacuole performs cellular respiration
• the golgi complex converts light energy into chemical energy

What part of a cell contains information about inherited traits (genes)?

• vacuole
• nucleus
• cell membrane
• cytoplasm

What structure helps plant cells maintain their shape?

• chloroplast
• nucleus
• cell wall 
• cytoplasm

Which organelle makes the food for the organism?

• chloroplast
• nucleus
• cytoplasm
• ribosome

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What is the function of the plant cell organelle shown by the arrow?

• absorbing sunlight to synthesize glucose
• storing water
• breaking down waste
• creating proteins

What is the function of the chromosomes in the nucleus?

• Package proteins
• Photosynthesize glucose
• Direct cell activities
• Transport materials

Which organelle is the site for respiration?

• Ribosome
• Chloroplast
• Nucleus
• Mitochondrion

Which organelle is the site for photosynthesis?

• Chloroplast
• Nucleus
• Ribosome
• Mitochondrion

Which of the following is NOT a difference between plant and animal cells?

• Chloroplasts
• Cell membrane 
• Cell wall
• Large central vacuole

Which organelle is nick-named the suicide sack?

• Mitochondrion
• Chloroplast
• Vacuole
• Lysosome