Cells

There are some similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• lysosome
• mitochondrion
• nucleus
• ribosome

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which type(s) of cells have genetic material that is contained in a nucleus?

• bacteria
• only animal cells
• protists
• both plant and animal cells

Which characteristic do most plants have in common?

• they are unicellular
• they are prokaryotic
• they produce seeds
• they are autotrophic

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which cell structure is correctly paired with its primary function? 

• ribosome-protein synthesis
• mitochondrion-movement
• vacuole-cell division
• nucelus-storage of nutrients

The diagram below represents a cell of a green plant. Solar energy is used to produce energy-rich compounds in which structure?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The diagram below represents a cell. Which organelle is the site where amino acids are synthesized into proteins?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of these best completes this concept map?

• an animal cell

• a prokaryotic cell

• a virus

• a plant cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

 Cells can be classified into two different categories: prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Which of the following information is needed in order to determine if an organism is prokaryotic?

• The organism’s color and mass.
• The organism’s internal structures.
• . If the organism is unicellular or multicellular
• The methods the organism uses to feed and move.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A specific type of cell is being studied by a scientist. She notices the cell contains a nucleus, lysosomes, and a cell membrane. What is the correct classification of this cell?

• A prokaryotic animal cell

• A prokaryotic plant cell

• A eukaryotic animal cell

• A eukaryotic plant cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following components is found in all viruses?

• nucleus

• cell wall

• capsid

• DNA