Cellular Structure

What is found in the cytoplasm of a prokaryotic cell, but is not found in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell?

• DNA

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

Which organisms are prokaryotes?

• Archaea

• Fungi

• Protists

• Plants

What is the basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms?

• Mitochondria

• DNA

• Nucleus

• Cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

In which specimen were cells first identified?

• Microorganism

• Cork Bark

• DNA

• Mitochondrion

Which of these serves the stated function in both eukaryotic AND prokaryotic cells?

• Nucleus: stores genetic material

• Cytoplasm: protects cell structures

• Ribosomes: regulate cell processes

• DNA: surrounds cell contents

Which structure is unique to eukaryotic cells?

• DNA

• Cell membrane

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

Which type of cell is shown in figure 1?

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

A scientist is studying a cell and can clearly see that it has ribosomes and mitochondria. Which statement best describes how the cell could be classified?

• The cell is prokaryotic because it contains ribosomes.

• The cell is prokaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

• The cell is eukaryotic because it contains ribosomes.

• The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

Which is a function of the cell membrane?

• Performs photosynthesis

• Controls what enters and leaves the cell

• Protects the external structures of the cell

• Provides energy to the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What type of cell is in figure 2?

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion