MSLS1-1: Cell Functions and Structures

Which part of the cell is responsible for producing energy?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To produce proteins

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To store genetic information

• To provide structural support

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is known as the "control center" of the cell?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To break down waste

• To store energy

• To transport materials

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which part of the cell is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the role of the lysosome in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To digest and remove waste, cell apoptosis

• To store nutrients for cellular respiration

• To synthesize lipids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• To produce ATP for cellular respiration

• To transport proteins and other materials

• To store genetic information

• To break down toxins

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• To produce proteins

• To store water and nutrients

• To control cell division

• To generate energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2