7th grade Cell Vocabulary

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To control cell activities and store genetic information

• To protect the cell

• To digest waste materials

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Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

• Lysosome

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

• To provide structural support

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To store nutrients

• To synthesize proteins

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Which structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cell Wall

• Lysosome

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To store water

• To perform photosynthesis

• To break down waste

• To provide structural support

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Which organelle contains enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris?

• Nucleus

• Lysosome

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

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What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• To produce energy

• To store nutrients and waste products

• To synthesize proteins

• To control cell activities

Which part of the cell is responsible for maintaining its shape and protecting it from damage?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Wall

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• To control cell activities

• To provide a medium for chemical reactions

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

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Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

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