Functions of Cells

What is an organelle?

• A part of a cell that stores food, water, and waste

• A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

• A part of a cell that gives the cell its shape

• Found only inside of an animal cell

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What is the nucleus, and what is its job?

• Control center, controls what goes in and what goes out of the cell

• Part of a cell that is only found in plant cells

• Control center, which controls the activities of the cell

• Part of a cell that’s only found in animal cells

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What is the cell membrane and what is its function?

• Structure of the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell

• Part of the plant cell that gives support and protects the cell

• part of a cell that is the powerhouse

• Cell part that is only found in plant cells

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Where is the DNA and what is its role in the cell?

• Found only in a plant cell, holds genetic information

• Found inside of nucleus, holds all of the genetic information with chromosomes

• Found inside of nucleus, holds the cell together

• Found inside nucleus, controls the activities of the cell

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

• It provides energy to the cell.

• It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

• It stores genetic information.

• It produces proteins.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• They store nutrients.

• They produce proteins.

• They break down waste.

• They transport materials.

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The basic unit of structure and function of living things is called a ​ (a)   .

• cell

• organism

• stimulus

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What is the function of all cells? Select all that apply

• Obtain nutrients

• water

• get rid of wastes

• Carry oxygen

• Send signals

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This is a:

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

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Which part of the cell makes proteins?

• golgi body

• Nucleolus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

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