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Understanding Cells and Their Functions

Authored by Kelly Russo

Science

8th Grade

NGSS covered

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Understanding Cells and Their Functions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the basic unit of life that distinguishes living things from nonliving things?

Particles

Atoms

Molecules

Cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is only found in plant cells?

Mitochondria

Cell membrane

Nucleus

Chloroplasts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the mitochondria in cells?

Allowing substances to enter and leave the cell

Breaking down food for energy

Supporting the cell structure

Controlling cell actions

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the cell wall provide to plant cells?

Extra support and structure

Ability to perform photosynthesis

Energy

Control over cell actions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the cell controls its actions?

Cell membrane

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

6.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Match the following cells to their pictures.

Animal Cell

Media Image

Bacteria Cell

Media Image

Plant Cell

Media Image

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the cell structure with its primary function.

Move the correct answers to the correct boxes.

​ (a)   - controls cell activities

​ (b)   - protein synthesis

​ (c)   - controls what goes in and out of the cell

​ (d)   - support

​ (e)   - provides energy for the cell

nucleus
ribosome
cell membrane
cell wall
mitochondrion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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