Cells and Microscopes

Which of the following is the best description of a cell?

• The smallest element on earth.

• The basic unit of all life.

• A compound of elements that are used to make O₂.

• A small room used to house prisoners.

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True or False: Cells consist of many parts.

• True

• False

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Parts of a cell are often called:

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Organelles

• Cytoplasm

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Which organelle controls the activities of the cell?

• Lysosomes

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Ribosomes

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Which structures are found in plant and animals cells?

• Vacuole and cell wall

• Chloroplasts and cell wall

• Nucleus and mitochondria

• Lysosomes and cell wall

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Which is only found in plant cells?

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Lysosome

• Chloroplasts

One difference between a plant and animal cell is that:

• Only animal cells have a nucleus

• Only animal cells have chloroplasts

• Only plant cells have cell walls

• Only plant cells have vacuoles

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Which structure is known as a the powerhouse of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

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What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• Controls cells activity

• Stores water and nutrients

• Produces energy for the cell

• Removes waste from the cell

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Which structure allows gases and nutrients in and out of the cell?

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• cell membrane

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