Cells

A cell is...

• the basic unit of structure and function in living organism
• an organism
• a basic part of everything that we see
• found only in animals, not plants

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Which of the following are NOT found in animal cells

• chloroplasts and cytoplasm
• chloroplasts and cell wall
• cell wall and cell membrane
• mitochondria and nucleus

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The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.

• foot
• hand
• stomach
• brain

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Cell organelles that are responsible for digesting food, worn out organelles and other cellular wastes are called ___________________.

• Mitochondria
• Vacuoles
• Lysosomes
• Chlororplasts

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All cells need energy to function.  Which cell organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?

• chloroplasts
• mitochondria
• nucleus
• vacuoles

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protective layer around all cells, allows nutrients in and waste out

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Ribosomes

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builds proteins, each cell contains thousands, found on ER and floating throughout cell

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Golgi Body

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Moves materials around in the cell, two types: smooth and rough

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

Osmosis is a form of ______________. 

• Passive Transport
• Active Transport

ATP is a form of energy.

• Passive Transport
• Active Transport

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