Basic Parts of the Cell

The basic unit of structure and function of all living things

• atom

• compound

• cell

• DNA

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Cells can have different shapes and functions.

• yes

• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Controls what enters and exits the cell

• cytoplasm

• organelle

• cell membrane

• nucleus

All cells have a cell membrane.

• yes

• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A gel-like fluid inside a cell that holds its organelles in place

• cytoplasm

• organelle

• cell membrane

• nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A tiny structure within the cell that performs specific functions to carry out life processes

• cytoplasm

• organelle

• cell membrane

• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

All cells have exactly the same type of organelles.

• yes

• no

Genetic material that carries instructions to make new cells and new organisms

• cytoplasm

• organelle

• cell membrane

• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

All cells contain DNA at some point in their life.

• yes

• no

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Controls cell activities

• cytoplasm

• organelle

• cell membrane

• nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2