Structures Functions

Through which cell structure does waste exit the cell?

• cell membrane

• chloroplast

• vacuole

• nucleus

Which cell organelle stores DNA?

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A school’s cafeteria kitchen has a large, walk-in refrigerator where food is stored for lunch later in the week. Which cell organelle has a function that is similar to the refrigerator?

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

How does the giraffes long neck help it survive in the African grasslands? This structure functions to help the giraffe -

• run very quickly

• reach tree branches

• drink from ponds

• hide from predators

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What three structures most likely help the Prickly Pear Cactus survive in the desert?

• thin roots that do not grow very deep

• bright colored flowers

• waxy coating on the stem

• sharp, prickly spines

• sweet fruit

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the function of the roots of a cactus? (short and spread out)

• Roots can get more sunlight to grow faster.

• The roots can have access to air quickly.

• The roots can collect water quickly when there is rain.

• The roots can spread pollen quicker and reproduce.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The structure that helps frogs catch flies is their ​ (a)   .

• sticky tongue

• webbed feet

• spotted skin

• wet skin

Camels have long eyelashes and hairy ears. The function of these structures is to ​ (a)   .

• withstand blowing sand

• escape from predators

• blend into their environment

• collect food

The reason why these two organisms have differently shaped teeth is most likely because of ​ (a)   .

• the animals they consume

• the sound they make

• their natural predators

• the habitat they live in

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Match the structure with their function

• grinding plants

• gills

• balance

• sharp teeth

• tearing meat

• lungs

• breathing above water

• tails

• breathing underwater

• flat teeth

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2