Cell organelles

The control center that controls all the functions of the cell

• cytoplasm
• cell wall
• cell membrane
• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Contains chlorophyll and is where photosynthesis takes place. Found in plant cells only.

• mitochondria
• chloroplast
• vacuole
• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

jelly-like substance that is located between the cell membrane and the nucleus

• mitochondria
• chloroplast
• vacuole
• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Layer around the cell that encloses the contents of the cell and lets things in and out.

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Breaks down sugar to release energy for the cell to use

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• vacuole

• cytoplasm

What organelle contains the genetic information (instructions)?

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

• nucleus

• ribosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cell wall

• cell membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.

• animal

• plant

What is the function of a chloroplast?

• makes proteins for animal cells

• allows materials in and out of the cell

• provides structure and support

• absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Looking in a microscope, you see cells that have rectangular shapes and a green color. What type of cells are you probably viewing?

• plant cells

• animals cells

• muscle cells

• blood cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1