Cells and Microorganisms

Which organelle contains the cell's DNA or the genes?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle in plant cells forms photosynthesis, or produces food for the plant?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Gives the cell its shape

• Produces proteins within the cell

• To control movement in and out of the cell

• Contains the plant's DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The nucleus is considered the ...

• Powerhouse of the cell

• Storage for the cell

• Transporter of material in the cell

• To control cell activities

Which organelle helps plants maintain their shape, and does not allow the shape to change?

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Chloroplasts

• Cell wall

Which organelles are only found in plant cells?

• Cytoplasm and vacuole

• Cell wall and chloroplast

• Nucleus and cell wall

• Mitochondria and cytoplasm

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

• Contains material for cell metabolism

• Transports material in the cell

• Stores water and nutrients

• Provides energy for the cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of these includes organelles found in both plant and animal cells?

• Cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane

• Cell wall, chloroplasts, nucleus

• Cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm

• Cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplasts

What is the name of the structure shown in the diagram where cellular respiration takes place?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondrion

• Vacuole

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

"Storage tanks" can hold food, water or waste for the cell

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

• Nucleolus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2