What organelle stores genetic material and directs all cell activities?

• mitochondria

• vacuole

• nucleus

• cell membrane

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What is the cell membrane's function?

• To package proteins made in the cell

• To allow substances in and out of the cell

• To give the cell structure and stability

• To transport water throughout the cell

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Select any cells below that have a nucleus (you may choose more than 1 answer.)

• bacteria

• plant

• animal

• paramecium

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What organelle is responsible for making proteins in the cell?

• ribosome

• nucleus

• mitochondrion

• Golgi body

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What organelle makes energy needed for the cell's activities?

• mitochondrion

• endoplasmic reticulum

• vacuole

• ribosome

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in cells?

• store waste

• sort and package proteins

• transport materials throughout the cell

• make proteins

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Which organelles are found only in plant cells?

• nucleus and chloroplast

• cell wall and vacuole

• chloroplast and cell wall

• large central vacuole and mitochondria

Identify the cell diagram below:

• animal

• bacteria

• paramecium

• plant

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Identify the cell diagram below:

• animal

• plant

• ameoba

• bacteria

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Chloroplasts are found only in plant cells and some protists. What is the function of chloroplasts?

• to store water

• to make glucose using the Sun's energy

• to make proteins

• to excrete waste materials

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