Cell Parts and Functions

The tiny parts of a cell are called _______.

• micro-organs

• organelles

• mini-structures

• cell particles

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What type of cell is this?

• plant cell

• animal cell

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment that makes plants look green. Which organelle contains chlorophyll in plant cells?

• nucleus

• mitochondrion

• ribosomes

• chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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An endoplasmic reticulum whose surface is covered with ribosomes is called a(n) "______" ER.

• rough

• corrugated

• smooth

• studded

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Plant and animal cells have many organelles in common. Which of the following is present only in plant cells?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• cell wall

• mitochondrion

Which type of cell has larger vacuoles for storing large amounts of water?

• animal cell

• plant cell

What is the name of this organelle? (HINT: It is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell because it helps to make energy for the cell.)

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• Golgi body

• mitochondrion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which one of the following organelles contains the genetic material (DNA) for the cell?

• nucleus

• Golgi body

• chloroplast

• vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Where are ribosomes made in the cell?

(HINT: Could be called the "ribosome factory" of the cell.)

• vacuole

• cytoplasm

• nucleolus

• chloroplast

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In a plant cell, which one of the following is on the outer edge of the cell?

• cell wall

• nuclear membrane

• cell membrane

• electron cloud