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Cell Structure and Function Highlight Packet - LEVEL
1. Identify each of the structures in the cell above.
1) _________________________________
2) _________________________________
3) _________________________________
4) _________________________________
5) _________________________________
2. The main difference between the structure of the smooth ER versus the rough ER is that the
rough ER has ___________________ on its surface.
3. The central _____________________ in a plant is used to store water, nutrients and wastes.
4. Eukaryotic cells have ___________________ bound _____________________ while prokaryotic
cells do not.
5. The four characteristics of all cells are:
1) _______________________
2) Ribosomes
3) _______________________
4) DNA
6. The nucleus is surrounded by a ______________________ membrane that controls what goes
into and out of the nucleus.
7. The _______________________ contains the pigment chlorophyll that makes plants green.
8. _______________________ are examples of prokaryotic cells.
9. List three structures found in plant cells, but not in animal cells.
1) _____________________________
2) _____________________________
3) _____________________________
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10. Identify the different structures in the diagram above.
1) Endoplasmic reticulum
2) ___________________________
3) Vesicle
4) ___________________________
Identify the organelles described below.
11. Break down and recycle cell parts. __________________________
12. Site of cellular respiration; generates cellular energy from sugar. _________________________
13. Protects and supports the cell. __________________________
14. Packages and distributes materials in vesicles. __________________________
15. Makes ribosomes, that make proteins. __________________________
16. Makes proteins for export out of the cell. __________________________
17. Involved in the synthesis of carbohydrates and proteins. __________________________
18. Site of photosynthesis; traps sunlight to make food. __________________________
Practice Questions:
19. Both euglena and cyanobacteria are photosynthetic unicellular organisms found in pond water.
The feature that distinguishes euglena from cyanobacteria is the —
A. ability to maintain homeostasis
B. presence of ribosomes
C. ability to reproduce
D. presence of a nuclear membrane
20. Four of the six kingdoms are comprised of organisms that contain eukaryotic cells. Which of the following
structures in a cell would NOT be evidence that the cell is eukaryotic?
A. vacuoles
B. mitochondria
C. cell walls
D. internal membranes
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21. Refer to the illustration above. Identify the Venn diagram section(s) which includes prokaryotic cells.
A. I
B. II, III, IV
C. I, II, III, IV
D. IV
22. What additional characteristic (X) belongs to the central section of the Venn diagram above.
A. chloroplasts
B. mitochondrion
C. lysosomes
D. ribosomes
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