Cell Structure and Functions

Specialized structures that perform cell functions are

• organelles

• animal cells

• plant cells

• prokaryotes

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Organelles are found in the __________ of a cell.

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

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A rigid structure that gives support to a cell is

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

A _______________ is a protective layer that covers the cell's surface and acts as a barrier.

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• cell membrane

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The ___________ is a membrane-bound organelle, which contains the cell's DNA.

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• none of these

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Organelles where photosynthesis takes place are

• chloroplasts

• nuticgibdrua

• vacuoles

• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Cellular respiration takes place in the

• vacuole

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

Cellular respiration takes place when _______ are broken down to carbon dioxide and water.

• carbons

• heat

• sugars

• none of these

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

An organelle that stores water or food.

• vacuole

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Controls the passage of materials inside and outside of the cell.

• Cellmembrane

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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