Cell Theory and Organelles

Which organelle is known as the "brain" or "control center" of the cell and controls the cell's activities and processes.

• mitochondria
• ribosome
• nucleolus
• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle is the storage facility in a cell. Plant cells usually contain one large one and animal cells may contain many small ones.

• vacuole
• cytoplasm
• lysosome
• chloroplast

This genetic material is found floating in the DNA of eukaryotic cells.

• chlorophyll
• chromatin
• cytoplasm
• cytokinesis

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

These organelles are found in the cells of autotrophs and capture sunlight to convert it into food for the cell.

• cell wall
• cell membrane
• mitochondria
• chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Each part of a cell that performs a specific function inside the cell is called an __________.

• atom
• organ
• organelle
• system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle produces energy for the cell during cellular respiration and is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell.

• cytoplasm
• nucleolus
• nucleus
• mitochondrion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

This series of passageways through the cell transports ribosomes through the cell.

• Golgi bodies
• endoplasmic reticulum
• chromatin
• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This clear gel like fluid fills in the space between the cell organelles.

• chromatin
• cytoplasm
• chloroplast
• chlorophyll

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle serves as the "gate keeper" of the cell and determines what may enter or leave the cell.

• cell membrane

• cell wall
• nuclear membrane
• chromatin

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This organelle provides rigid structure and support in plant cells.

• cell membrane
• cell wall
• nucleus
• mitochondrion