Cell Structure and Function

Which macromolecule contains genetic information?

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

• proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which macromolecule doesn't dissolve in water, making it a great membrane?

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

• Protein

• Lipid

Which macromolecule is the main source of energy?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

• Protein

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Put the steps of cellular respiration in order.

• Sugar molecules enter the cell.

• Chemical reactions occur in the cell's cytoplasm, releasing small amounts of ATP.

• Water and CO2 are released from the cell.

• Small molecules enter the mitochondria.

• Large amounts of ATP are produced.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Drag and drop the plant cell organelles to the correct line.

c

d

e

g

h

i

nucleus

ATP

cell membrane

ribosome

chloroplast

central vacuole

centriole

golgi apparatus

mitochondria

cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Organize these options into the two cell types.

Groups:

(a) Prokaryote

,

(b) Eukaryote

• No nucleus

• Unicellular

• 
• This type of cell makes up animals, plants, and fungi.

• 
• Surrounded by a membrane

• Has a nucleus

• Has many structures, like organelles

• No membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which structure is NOT found in animal cells?

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

Which process involves movement of water through a cell membrane?

• endocytosis

• exocytosis

• active transport

• osmosis

Where are food, water, and waste materials stored in the cell?

• cell membrane

• nucleus

• vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What part of the cell directs cell activity?

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2