Cell Biology vocabulary

Which organelle is considered the powerhouse of a cell?

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To produce energy

• To control what enters and exits the cell

• To store nutrients

• To provide structure to the cell

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Which organelle contains DNA, the genetic material of the cell?

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What is the function of a lysosome?

• To help the cell function

• To produce energy

• To store nutrients

• To get rid of waste

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant cell?

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

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What is the function of the vacuole?

• To store nutrients

• To provide structure to the cell

• To get rid of waste

• To control what enters and exits the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is like the trash and recycling center of a cell?

• Lysosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of the cell wall in a plant cell?

• To provide structure to the cell

• To get rid of waste

• To store nutrients

• To control what enters and exits the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Where is the genetic material of the cell located?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

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What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus?

• To produce energy

• To store nutrients

• To get rid of waste

• To package and distribute proteins

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