Cell Organelles and Their Functions
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Cell Organelles and Their Functions
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This quiz comprehensively covers cell organelles and their functions, targeting 9th grade biology students studying cellular structure and organization. The questions assess fundamental knowledge of both plant and animal cell components, requiring students to identify organelles by their functions and distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Students need to understand the specific roles of major organelles including the nucleus as the control center containing genetic material, mitochondria as cellular powerhouses generating energy, ribosomes as protein synthesis sites, and the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus as cellular transport and packaging systems. The quiz also tests knowledge of plant-specific structures like chloroplasts and cell walls, as well as specialized organelles such as lysosomes for cellular cleanup and centrioles for cell division coordination. Students must demonstrate comprehension of cellular organization concepts and the ability to match structure with function across different cell types. Created by Kelli Hornberger, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing cellular biology concepts through multiple-choice questions that can be used as a warmup activity to activate prior knowledge, homework assignment for independent practice, or formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to more complex cellular processes. The quiz format allows for quick administration and immediate feedback, making it ideal for review sessions before unit tests or as bell-ringer activities to start biology class. Teachers can use this resource to identify knowledge gaps in cell structure understanding and adjust instruction accordingly. The content directly supports NGSS standards MS-LS1-2 (developing and using models to describe cell function) and HS-LS1-2 (developing and using models to illustrate hierarchical organization of interacting systems), providing students with essential foundational knowledge needed for advanced topics in cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and cell reproduction.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the vacuole?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
I make proteins for the cell. What am I?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What can only be found in plant cells?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the gel-like substance inside of cells called?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
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