Biology: Cell Structure

What are the three common components of all cells?

• Cell membrane, nucleus, ribosomes
  

• Cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA
  

• Cytoplasm, organelles, mitochondria
  

• DNA, organelles, lysosomes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Eukaryotic cells are characterized by the presence of:

• Ribosomes only
  

• A cell wall
  

• Organelles including a nucleus

• Only one type of genetic material

Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?

• Eukaryotic cells
  

• Prokaryotic cells
  

• Plant cells
  

• Animal cells

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Storing water
  

• Synthesizing proteins
  

• Breaking down cellular debris
  

• Controlling cell activities

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for:

• Customizing proteins
  

• Transporting materials

• Storing genetic information
  

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What role do lysosomes play in a cell?

• They store water
  

• They synthesize proteins
  

• They break down damaged cell parts
  

• They provide energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus
  

• Golgi apparatus
  

• Mitochondrion
  

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What structure helps maintain the shape of a cell?

• Golgi body
  

• 
  Cytoskeleton
  

• 
  Nucleus
  

• 
  Endoplasmic reticulum

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is found only in plant cells?

• Mitochondrion
  

• Chloroplast
  

• Nucleus
  

• Golgi apparatus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the function of cilia in human cells?

• To propel the cell
  

• To produce energy
  

• To trap inhaled particles
  

• To store water