Life Science 2 Cells and Cell Theory

Any living thing is called a(n)

• biogenesis

• plant

• animal

• organism

What is one of the basic CHARACTERISTICS (life process) of life?

• growth and development

• oxygen

• water

• food

Which of the following structures if responsible for DIRECTING ALL OF THE CELL'S ACTIVITIES?

• cytoplasm

• organelles

• nucleus

• cell membrane

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The GREEN PIGMENT that is found in some plant cells is called:

• mitochondria

• cholorophyll

• cytoplasm

• cellulose

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What organelle is used to store extra water?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The vacuoles within the cell hold:

• water, food, or waste products

• water only

• waste products only

• oxygen only

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The SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE structure that allows only certain things to pass in and out of the cell and acts as a "gatekeeper" is the:

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

• vacuole

• cell membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The organelle whose passageways transport proteins and other materials back from one part of the cell to another is the:

• vacuole

• endoplasmic reticulum

• nucleus

• mitochondria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The structure that releases energy during respiration is called _____. It is sometimes called the “powerhouse” of the cell.

• nucleus

• endoplasmic reticulum

• chloroplast

• mitochondria

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Which of the following does not have chloroplasts?

• grass

• pine needle

• onion root tip

• green pepper