BOOTCAMP SC.6.L.14.4 EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE

In a classroom experiment, Liam is asked to explain the function of the nucleus in a cell. What should he say?

• Produces energy

• Stores waste

• Controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material

• Helps with movement

Answer explanation

The nucleus controls the cell's activities by regulating gene expression and contains genetic material (DNA), which is essential for inheritance and cellular function.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

During a biology class, Olivia was curious about which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell. Can you help her identify it?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

Answer explanation

The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration, making them essential for cellular functions.

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• Provides rigid support

• Controls what enters and leaves the cell

• Produces proteins

• Helps with photosynthesis

Answer explanation

The primary function of the cell membrane is to control what enters and leaves the cell, maintaining homeostasis and protecting the cell's internal environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is only found in plant cells and helps with photosynthesis?

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

Answer explanation

The chloroplast is the organelle found only in plant cells that is essential for photosynthesis, allowing plants to convert sunlight into energy. The other options, lysosome, ribosome, and Golgi apparatus, are not exclusive to plant cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Aria is learning about plant cells in her biology class. She wonders, what is the role of the large central vacuole in plant cells?

• Produces proteins

• Controls energy production

• Stores water, nutrients, and waste

• Transports materials inside the cell

Answer explanation

The large central vacuole in plant cells primarily stores water, nutrients, and waste, helping maintain turgor pressure and overall cell health. This function is crucial for plant structure and growth.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Henry and Aria are discussing how the plant cell wall is different from the animal cell membrane. What is the main difference between them?

• The cell wall provides structure and support, while the membrane controls transport

• The membrane is rigid, and the cell wall is flexible

• Both structures function the same way

• The cell wall is only found in animal cells

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that the plant cell wall provides structure and support, while the animal cell membrane primarily regulates transport of substances, showcasing their distinct functions.

In a school science project, James is asked to explain the role of ribosomes in a cell. What should he say?

• Break down waste

• Help transport materials

• Produce proteins

• Store genetic material

Answer explanation

Ribosomes are essential cellular structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA). This function is crucial for cell growth, repair, and overall function, making 'produce proteins' the correct answer.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Grace is learning about cell biology in her science class. She wonders how lysosomes help maintain the health of animal cells. What role do lysosomes play in this process?

• They store nutrients

• They break down waste and old cell parts using digestive enzymes

• They produce energy

• They transport oxygen

Answer explanation

Lysosomes are essential for cell health as they contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and old cell parts, recycling components and preventing buildup of harmful substances.

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Hannah is learning about cells in her biology class. She wonders, what is the purpose of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• It controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell

• It holds organelles and supports cellular processes

• It breaks down food

• It stores energy

Answer explanation

The cytoplasm holds organelles in place and provides a medium for cellular processes, making it essential for cell function and structure.

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How do the Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum work together?

• The ER produces and transports proteins, while the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages them

• The Golgi apparatus creates ribosomes, and the ER produces cell membranes

• They both store waste in the cell

• They help produce chlorophyll

Answer explanation

The correct choice explains that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for producing and transporting proteins, while the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages these proteins for their final destinations.

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