Cell Structures

Cell Structures

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10 Qs

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Cell Structures

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Assessment

Quiz

Science, Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3, MS-LS1-6

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Christine Boudreau

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Alicia volunteered to become an organ and tissue donor when she got her state ID. If Alicia dies, she can help to improve others’ lives. Her heart tissue, skin, bones, and veins can all be transplanted into a patient in need. Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence.

A group of similar _________ make up a tissue.

molecules

cells

organelles

organ systems

Answer explanation

Stated correctly, a group of similar cells make up a tissue, and several tissues make up an organ. The levels of organization are atoms → molecules → cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organism. Each level in this sequence grows more complex as the levels progress.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Alicia volunteered to become an organ and tissue donor when she got her state ID. If Alicia dies, she can help to improve others’ lives. Her heart tissue, skin, bones, and veins can all be transplanted into a patient in need. Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence.

A group of similar cells make up a tissue. Several tissues make up an ________.

organelle

organism

organ system

organ

Answer explanation

Stated correctly, a group of similar cells make up a tissue, and several tissues make up an organ. The levels of organization are atoms → molecules → cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organism. Each level in this sequence grows more complex as the levels progress.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All the organelles in a cell work together to help the cell and the whole organism function. Some diseases are caused by the failure of one type of organelle. Read the description below of an example of this type of disease. Lauren has cystic fibrosis. Her body is unable to control the flow of salt into and out of her cells. Lauren’s symptoms include coughing and wheezing when she tries to exercise. She receives breathing treatments that let her swim, dance, and sing. Which organelle is affected by Lauren's disease?

mitochondria

cell membrane

cytoplasm

cell wall

Answer explanation

The correct answer is “cell membrane.” The cell membrane is the border between the cell and its environment. The cell membrane controls which substances enter and leave the cell. Animals, including humans, do not have a cell wall around their cells. Mitochondria convert the energy in food into cellular energy; they do not control which substances can leave or enter the cell. The cytoplasm circulates materials inside the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All the organelles in a cell work together to help the cell and the whole organism function. Some diseases are caused by the failure of one type of organelle. Read the description below of an example of this type of disease. Joe’s cells can’t convert food energy effectively into energy they can use. As a result, he gets extremely tired, has weak legs, and can’t breathe well. Joe swims every day to keep his body as strong as possible. Which organelle is affected by Joe's disease?

nucleus

mitochondrion

cell wall

chloroplast

Answer explanation

The correct answer is “mitochondrion.” The function of mitochondria is to convert food energy into energy that is usable for cell functions. Mitochondrial diseases result in too little energy for muscles and organs to function well. The nucleus contains DNA and controls the cell’s activities. Cell walls and chloroplasts are not found in human or other animal cells at all.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All the organelles in a cell work together to help the cell and the whole organism function. Some diseases are caused by the failure of one type of organelle. Read the description below of an example of this type of disease. A mosaic is a picture made up of small colored pieces. Mosaic viruses cause plant leaves to look like mosaic art. A mixture of dark and light green patches appear on the leaves. The light green patches are not able to capture much energy from sunlight. Which organelle is affected by mosaic viruses?

cell membrane

mitochondrion

chloroplast

cell wall

Answer explanation

The correct answer is “chloroplast.” Chloroplasts are plant organelles that capture energy from sunlight and store it to use to make food. Healthy chloroplasts are typically bright green. Cell walls provide structure for plant cells. The cell membrane controls which substances can enter and leave the cell. Mitochondria convert energy stored in food to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Dr. Lopez studies the cells of oak trees that grow on steep hills. He is learning how the trees can support themselves and get enough food. The trees have very different needs than animals. Describe two structures found in plant cells but not in animal cells. How do these structures help plant cells to meet a plant’s needs?

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Answer explanation

Animal and plant cells include many of the same structures. If you answered cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, ribosomes, etc., these structures are found in both plant and animal cells. Vacuoles are also found in plant and animal cells, although they can be much larger in plant cells. Sample: Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts. The cell wall protects and supports the cell. Chloroplasts take in energy from sunlight and use it to make food for the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Mad cow disease is caused by deformed proteins called prions. The disease is spread when meat from an infected cow is eaten. Prions can make normal proteins deform into more prions. After a few years, the brain of an infected person or cow looks like a sponge full of holes. Are prions considered organisms?

Yes, because they can cause disease.

Yes, because they can make more of themselves.

No, because they are not made of cells.

No, because they can't make their own food.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is C. All organisms are living things. All living things are composed of cells. Non-living things, such as viruses can cause disease, so A is not correct. The host of the non-living virus replicates it, so B is not correct. Animals, such as humans, cannot make their own food and are living things, so D is not correct.

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