Structure and Function of Cells

This organelle acts like a gatekeeper, allowing some materials to pass through it, but not others. 

• Cytoplasm
• Cell Membrane
• Mitochondria
• Vacuole

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This organelle is a gel-like fluid that takes up most of the space inside the cell. 

• Cytoplasm
• Cell Membrane
• Vacuole
• Golgi Body

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Where is the genetic material found in the cell? 

• Nucleolus
• Cytoplasm
• Nucleus
• Chloroplast

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In many cells, this is the structure that controls the cell's activities.

• Cell membrane
• Organelle
• Nucleolus
• Nucleus

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What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell is the presence of 

• A cell wall
• A nucleus
• DNA
• Ribosomes

In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes carrying genetic information are found in the

• Ribosomes
• Lysosomes
• Nucleus
• Cell Membrane

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

• site of digestive enzymes
• site of ATP (energy) production
• site of photosynthesis
• site of protein production

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

• site of digestive enzymes
• site of ATP (energy) production
• site of photosynthesis
• site of protein production

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

• to control the activities within the cell
• to package and ship cellular materials
• to store water and nutrients 
• to control the materials that pass into and out of the cell

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What is the function of the vacuole?

• to control the activities within the cell
• to package and ship cellular materials
• to store water and nutrients 
• to control the materials that pass into and out of the cell

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