Pre-assessment Cell Structure and Functions

During a biology class, Liam, Priya, and Kai were discussing the basic structural unit of all living organisms. What is it?

• atom

• molecule

• cell

• organ

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During a biology class, Charlotte, Olivia, and Grace were discussing the differences between plant and animal cells. They were trying to determine which type of cells have a cell wall. Is it plant cells or animal cells?

• fungi cells

• plant cells

• bacterial cells

• animal cells

Mia, William, and Noah are studying cells in their biology class. They are discussing the role of the cell membrane. According to their textbook, what is the function of the cell membrane?

• The function of the cell membrane is to control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

• The function of the cell membrane is to provide structural support to the cell.

• The function of the cell membrane is to produce energy for the cell.

• The function of the cell membrane is to store genetic information in the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Aria, Maya, and Avery are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question about cell organelles. They want to know which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis. Can you help them?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• ribosome

• lysosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Lily, Luna, and Evelyn are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question about the function of the mitochondria in a cell. Luna suggests that it's like a power plant in a city. What does she mean by this?

• It stores waste products in the city

• It regulates the growth of the city

• It produces energy for the city through cellular respiration

• It transports nutrients within the city

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Aiden, Emma, and Ava are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question about cells. They want to know which organelle is responsible for storing genetic information in a cell. Can you help them?

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

• ribosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Luna, Ava, and Henry are studying plant cells in their biology class. They are discussing the function of chloroplasts in plant cells. What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

• Protein synthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

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Charlotte, Aria, and Olivia are studying cells in their biology class. They are asked to identify the cell part responsible for controlling the activities of a cell. Which cell part should they choose?

• cell membrane

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Aria is studying plant cells and wants to know the function of the vacuole in them. What is its primary function?

• Production of energy through photosynthesis

• Transport of nutrients and water

• Protection against pathogens and predators

• Storage of water, nutrients, and waste products

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Avery, Daniel, and Hannah are studying cell biology and discussing the presence of centrioles in cells. They want to know which type of cells have centrioles: plant cells or animal cells?

• plant cells

• both plant and animal cells

• animal cells

• neither plant nor animal cells