Cells

Which structure controls the movement of substances into and out of a cell?

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

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What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• DNA storage

• Lipid transport

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Which organelle is present in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Mitochondria

• Cell Wall and Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• Presence of a nucleus

• No membrane-bound organelles

• Presence of mitochondria

• Presence of chloroplasts

Which component is found in both viruses and bacteria?

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Genetic material

• Mitochondria

Which of the following best describes the function of the cell membrane?

• It stores genetic information.

• It provides energy for the cell.

• It regulates the passage of materials into and out of the cell.

• It synthesizes proteins.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Compare the DNA location in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

• Both have DNA in the nucleus.

• Prokaryotes have DNA in the cytoplasm; eukaryotes have DNA in the nucleus.

• Both have DNA in mitochondria.

• Prokaryotes have DNA in the chloroplast; eukaryotes have DNA in the cytoplasm.

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in eukaryotic cells?

• Ribosome

• Mitochondrion

• Golgi apparatus

• Lysosome

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Which feature distinguishes plant cells from animal cells?

• Presence of a cell wall

• Presence of mitochondria

• Presence of ribosomes

• Presence of a nucleus

Which statement correctly compares viruses and bacteria?

• Both can reproduce independently.

• Only bacteria have a cell membrane.

• Viruses have organelles; bacteria do not.

• Both have a nucleus.