Plant and Animal Cell Structure and Function

Supports and protects the cell. Controls movement of materials in and out of the cell. Maintains homeostasis

• vacuole

• cell wall

• nucleus

• cell membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Tiny cellular structure that performs specific functions within a cell

• organelle

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• eukaryotic cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Rigid, strong, stiff outer layer. Supports the plant (allows it to grow tall)

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• organelle

• chloroplast

Found in both plant and animal cells. containing genetic information

• hereditary

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which part of the cell is selectively permeable and controls the movement of substances in and out?

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To provide structure and support

• To store genetic material

• To produce energy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Label The cell

d

e

f

g

c

b

Plant Cell

Cytoplasm

Cell Membrane

Mitochondrion

Animal Cell

Vacuole

Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Golgi apparatus

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To synthesize proteins and lipids

• To store genetic material

• To break down waste

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DOK Level 1: Recall