Cell Function Vocabulary Set

The basic unit of structure and function in living things; all living organisms on Earth are divided into _______.

• cells

• organisms

• DNA

• mitochondria

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The thin but tough wall around the cell; it allows good substances to enter the cell, but it blocks the entry of harmful substances; like a screen door that lets air through, but keeps out bugs

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The "powerhouse" of the cell; the working organelles that keep the cell full of energy

• mitochondria

• DNA

• nucleus

• cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Made of a single cell like bacteria

• unicellular

• multicellular

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Consisting of many cells like plants, animals, and humans

• unicellular

• multicellular

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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An organelle found only in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

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Single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus.

• bacteria

• plants

• animals

• humans

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The process of cell division, during which one cell gives rise to two identical daughter cells. It is essential to life: it provides new cells for growth and replaces old and dying cells.

• cell wall

• nucleus

• DNA

• mitosis

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The process in which green plants use sunlight to make their own food.

• photographs

• nucleus

• mitosis

• photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The "brain" of the cell; the "mayor" of the cell; DNA is located in this part of the cell

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• endoplasmic reticulum

• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2