Steele HS Cell Structure and Function

In the animal cell shown, structure C is the ________________, the organelle that directs the cells activities.

• nucleus

• endoplasmic reticulum

• cell membrane

• ribosomes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

In the animal cell shown, structure E is the __________, which controls what enters and leaves the cell.

• nucleus

• cell wall

• endoplasmic reticulum

• cell membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle stores water and waste?

• golgi body

• vacuole

• lysosome

• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

In the plant cell diagram, the part labeled "5" offers structure and support. What is it called?

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

In plant cells, there are green structures (labeled 7) that capture sunlight energy and convert it to glucose. What are they?

• mitochondria

• cell membranes

• ribosomes

• chloroplasts

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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The cell membrane is a flexible covering that...

• creates structure and support for plant cells

• protects the cell from the environment outside of the cell

• directs the cells activities

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

How is a cell membrane like a mesh screen?

• it is metal and has holes in it

• it allows big things to come through but keeps small things out

• it allows small things to come through but keeps big things out

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This is the fluid inside a cell that contains salts and other molecules.

• cell membrane

• chloroplasts

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which type of cell has a cell wall?

• plant cell

• animal cell

• both plant and animal cells

A cell wall helps the cell to keep its _____and gives it _____.

• shape, support

• fluid, nutrients

• structure, nutrients

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2