Science vocab

In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• ribosome

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What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell wall

• cell membrane

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A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.

• animal

• plant

What is the function of a chloroplast?

• makes proteins for animal cells

• allows materials in and out of the cell

• provides structure and support

• absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

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What is the structure that contains DNA and directs the cell?

• endoplasmic reticulum

• central vacuole

• cell wall

• nucleus

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Looking in a microscope, you see cells that have rectangular shapes and a green color. What type of cells are you probably viewing?

• plant cells

• animals cells

• muscle cells

• blood cells

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Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.

• cell wall

• central vacuole

• chloroplast

• nucleus

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Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.

• cell wall

• central vacuole

• chloroplast

• cell membrane

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The arrow is showing the fluid inside the cell that surrounds the cell organelles. What is the arrow pointing to in the cell?

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• nucleus

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What type of cell is being shown in the image?

• plant

• animal

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