Essential Academic Vocabulary: Cell Functions

The process of (a)   helps maintain balance in the body.

• Homeostasis
• Photosynthesis
• Metabolism
• Digestion

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Synonym/Antonym: What is a synonym of "unicellular"?

• Specialized cell

• One-celled

• Multicellular

• Large organism

Definition-based: How would you define "mitochondrion" in this sentence? "The mitochondrion is often called the powerhouse of the cell."

• A component of the cell membrane

• A place where energy is produced

• A structure that controls cell activity

• A storage unit for water and nutrients

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Context clues: Using context clues, what does "diffusion" mean in this sentence? "Diffusion allows oxygen to move from areas of high concentration to low concentration in the lungs."

• Energy production in a cell

• Movement of particles from one place to another

• A type of cell division

• Protection against viruses

The word "flagellum" is used in this sentence: "The flagellum helps certain cells move through their environment." The word "flagellum" means (a)   .

• A type of protein
• A whip-like structure for movement
• A cell's outer layer
• A part that stores energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Fill-in-the-blank: The (a)   is where genetic material is stored in eukaryotic cells.

• Nucleus
• Mitochondria
• Ribosome
• Golgi apparatus

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Synonym/Antonym: What is an antonym of "permeable"?

• Open

• Sealed

• Flexible

• Absorbent

Definition-based: What does "vacuole" mean in this sentence? "A vacuole stores nutrients and waste in plant cells."

• A part of the cell membrane

• A storage space within a cell

• A component of the cell's nucleus

• A structure that produces proteins

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Context clues: Using context clues, what does "cytoplasm" mean in this sentence? "The cytoplasm surrounds all the organelles inside the cell and keeps them in place."

• A protective layer

• A type of energy

• The liquid part of the cell

• A cell's genetic material

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Word usage: The word "chromosome" is used in this sentence: "Chromosomes carry genetic information in the form of DNA." What does "chromosome" mean?

• A storage unit in the nucleus

• A thread-like structure containing genes

• A protein molecule

• A process of cell division

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1