Science Pass

The rigid outer layer that protects and supports plant cells

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Wall

• Organelle

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Cell Wall because it is the rigid outer layer that protects and supports plant cells.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The jelly-like substance found inside the cell that contains organelles

• Cytoplasm

• Mitosis

• Cell membrane

• DNA

Answer explanation

The jelly-like substance found inside the cell that contains organelles is called Cytoplasm, making it the correct choice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A structure located in the nucleus that contains DNA

• Gene

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Organelle

Answer explanation

Chromosome is the correct answer as it is the structure located in the nucleus that contains DNA.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The stage of the cell cycle in which the cell's nucleus divides in two

• Interphase

• Cytokinesis

• DNA

• Mitosis

Answer explanation

The correct stage of the cell cycle where the cell's nucleus divides in two is Mitosis.

What phase is this cell in?

• prophase

• anaphase

• telophase

• metaphase

Answer explanation

The cell is in anaphase, where the chromosomes are pulled apart towards opposite ends of the cell.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What phase is this cell in?

• Prohase

• Interphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Answer explanation

The cell is in Interphase, where it prepares for cell division by growing and replicating its DNA.

What is the acryonym used to remember the four phases of mitosis?

• P, S, A, T

• P, R, O, M

• P, T, A, P

• P, M, A, T

Answer explanation

The correct acronym to remember the four phases of mitosis is P, M, A, T (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase).

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The division of the cytoplasm is called _______.

• Mitosis

• Interphase

• S Phase- Synthesis

• Cytokinesis

Answer explanation

The division of the cytoplasm is called Cytokinesis.

Why do cells replicate?

• growth, repeat, release

• growth, repair, replace

• glow, repair, replace

• growth only

Answer explanation

Cells replicate for growth, repair, and replacement purposes, ensuring the organism's development and maintenance.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The cell spends most of it's life in ________________.

• mitosis

• cytokinesis

• Interphase

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The cell spends most of its life in Interphase, where it grows, carries out normal functions, and prepares for cell division.