Cellular Structures

What cell structure is responsible for converting food molecules into energy?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

What cell structure is responsible for breaking down substances within the cell?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• lysosomes

What structure forms the outside perimeter of the cell? This structure is semi-permeable and controls substances that enters and exits the cell.

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

What cell structure is the site of photosynthesis and is responsible for converting light energy into food?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following cell structures is associated with cells that have chloroplasts and photosynthesize? This structure is not found in all cells

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell wall

• Golgi apparatus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What cell structure is involved in protein synthesis?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• ribosomes

Identify the type of cell based on the following characteristics:

Absent: cell wall and chloroplasts

Present: DNA, mitochondria, nucleus

• bacterial cell

• plant cell

• animal cell

• virus

What part of the microscope is responsible for making tiny adjustments that really focus on a specimen on a microscope slide?

• fine adjustment

• coarse adjustment

• slide clips

• diaphragm

What part of the microscope is responsible for moving the stage up and down in very large movements; helps to kinda get the specimen into focus?

• fine adjustment

• coarse adjustment

• slide clips

• diaphragm

What is contained in a cell's nucleus?

• DNA
• fluid
• RNA
• mitochondria

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1