Crossing Cell Borders

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

• produce particles for transport

• digestion and waste removal

• setting up diffusion channels

• convert food and oxygen into energy

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

TRUE or FALSE: Mitochondria are found only in bacteria cells. (Circle one.)

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

How are passive and active transport different?

• passive transport requires energy

• active transport requires energy

• active transport does not require energy

• passive transport requires carriers

Fill in the blank: Name three things mitochondria need to produce energy. _______________ _______________ _______________

• food

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• water

• chloroplasts

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Match the term with its description:

• ATP

• the "powerhouse" of the cell

• diffusion

• the movement of materials through the cell membrane

• mitocondria

• the energy "currency" used for cell processes

• active transport

• diffusion that requires energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Match the term with its description

• cell membrane

• the movement of water through the cell membrane

• osmosis

• holds the cell together and separates it from its surroundings

• passive transport

• diffusion that requires energy

• active transport

• diffusion that does not require energy