Cell Lesson

This cell part is in ALL cells. It is the gel-like substance that provides cell shape.

• Chloroplasts

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

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Plants perform photosynthesis through this organelle. It captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for the cell.

• Cytoplasm

• Chloroplasts

• Cell Wall

• Nucleus

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What shape are most plant cells?

• round

• rectangular

What shape are most animal cells?

• round

• rectangular

Cells of organism must replicate for ?

• growth

• repair of damaged cells

• replacement of dying cells.

• All of the above

Microvilli are tiny projections that extend off the cell to increase the Surface Area.  What purpose might that serve? 

• Increased absorption

• Better communication among cells

• Maintain homeostasis 

• Decreased oxygen use

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What determines the rate of nutrients and waste are exchanged from the cell and the environment?

• surface ratio

• volume

• surface area

• surface area to volume ratio

Which cells are more efficient at obtaining nutrients?

• Small Cells

• Medium Size Cells

• Large Cells

• X-Large Cells

The absorption of nutrients is determined by...

• The cell's volume

• The cell's surface area

• The cell's ribosomes

• The cell's DNA

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The amount of nutrients needed is determined by...

• The cell's volume

• The cell's surface area

• The cell's Rough ER

• The cell's Smooth ER

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