Cell Organelles and Processes

Why is the nucleus important? 

• It give the cell its energy
• It stores genetic information
• It uses sunlight for food
• It makes the proteins

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Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle that breaks down waste in the cell?

• lysosomes
• chloroplast
• mitochondria 
• Golgi apparatus 

What organelles transfer energy from organic molecules to ATP?

• Ribosomes
• Vesicles
• Cytoskeleton
• Mitochondria

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Vacuole function:

• Stores proteins
• Digests waste
• Stores water (large in plants)
• Contains genetic material

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Supports and protects the cell
• Controls the cell
• Controls what enters and leaves the cell
  
• Metabolic reactions occur here

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What type of cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts?

• Plant cells
• Animal cells
• Plant and animal cells
• Neither plant NOR animal cells

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Organelles are suspended in this.

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• golgi body

• ribosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

These organelles are found in the cells of autotrophs and capture sunlight to convert it into food for the cell.

• cell wall
• cell membrane
• mitochondria
• chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

This clear gel like fluid fills in the space between the cell organelles.

• chromatin
• cytoplasm
• chloroplast
• chlorophyll

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle provides rigid structure and support in plant cells.

• cell membrane
• cell wall
• nucleus
• mitochondrion