Cell Structure 2025

Thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

In eukaryotic cells, what structure contains the cell's genetic material (DNA)?

• Vacuole

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

This organism can be larger, unicellular or multicellular. It has linear DNA in the nucleus and has other membrane-bound organelles.

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organism is smaller and unicellular. It has circular DNA in the cytoplasm and lacks nuclei and other membrane-bound organelles.

• Eukaryote

• Prokaryote

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

In eukaryotic cells, all cellular contents outside the nucleus; in prokaryotic cells, all of the cell's contents. Jelly-like substance that holds everything in place.

• Centriole

• Chloroplast

• Cytoplasm

• Cytoskeleton

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Cell organelle that breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell. Think garbage truck.

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Golgi apparatus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What structure makes proteins/is the site of protein synthesis? They can be found free floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Nucleolus

Internal membrane system found in eukaryotic cells; transports proteins and where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Cytoskeleton

• Organelle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Organelle found in cells of plants that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy. Site of photosynthesis

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Cell Wall

• Lipid Bilayer

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Cell organelle that converts food into ATP energy. Think of the power plant.

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7