Cells Review

This is the gel-like fluid within living cells. It is important because it helps materials to spread through the cell and it helps cushion organelles.

• nucleus

• chloroplast

• cytoplasm

• organelle

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This organelle is found only in plant cells (and bacteria). This tough and rigid layer, supports and protects the cell

• vacuole

• chloropast

• cell wall

• cell membrane

This small organelle is found in every type of cell; its job is to make proteins.

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• chloroplat

• eukaryote

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These are green structures found in plant cells. These structures help the plant make food using sunlight.

• vacuole

• ribosome

• chloroplast

• tissue

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This organelle controls all cell activities and stores genetic information

• lysosome

• nucleus

• chloroplast

• prokaryote

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F.                Plants cells often have a large area for storing nutrients I water / minerals, etc. Animal cells have many of these organelles, but they are much smaller. What are these storage areas called?

• cell membrane

• cell

• vacuole

• nucleus

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F.                This cell part is found in all types of cells. This semi-permeable layer controls what gets in and out of a cell.

• eukaryote

• cell membrane

• nucleus

• mitochondria

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The organelle that helps the cell maintain balance, or _______ is the _______.

• photosynthesis, nucleus

• mitosis, cytoplasm

• homeostasis, cell membrane

• osmosis, cell wall

The cell theory was developed based upon the research done by many scientists over many

years. Which of the following statements is NOT a part of the modern cell theory?

• Cells are the basic units of life

• All organisms are composed of cells

• All cells are microscopic

• All cells come from pre-existing cells

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The DNA in prokaryotes controls the cell’s activities.  Where is the DNA located in prokaryotes?

             

• In the nucleus

• In the cytoplasm

• In the cell membrane

• in the membrane-bound organelles