Cells and Systems Topics 1-3 Quiz

Scientists consider the _______________________ the smallest unit of life.

• nucleus

• cell

• mitochondria

• amoeba

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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The green colour in plant cells comes from the pigment ________________________.

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm

• photosynthesis

• chlorophyll

The _________________________ is often called the gatekeeper of the cell because it regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

• organelle

To view a specimen 10 x, you should use a/n _____________________________.

• microscope

• magnifying glass

• glasses

• flask of water

An amoeba is a single-celled organism.  An earthworm is a _____________________ organism.

• single-celled organism

• multicellular organism

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Is the cell membrane in plant or animal cells or both?

• plant cells only

• animal cells only

• both

• neither

Is the cell wall in plant or animal cells or both?

• plant cells only

• animal cells only

• both

• neither

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Is the nucleus in plant or animal cells or both?

• plant cells only

• animal cells only

• both

• neither

Are the vacuoles in plant or animal cells or both?

• plant cells only

• animal cells only

• both

• neither

Are the chloroplasts in plant or animal cells or both?

• plant cells only

• animal cells only

• both

• neither

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