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Cell Structure

Select sample cells from a plant or animal and place the cells on a microscope to look inside the cells. Information about their common structures is provided (and the structures are highlighted), but you will need to move your microscope slide to find all the different structures.

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Assessment Questions (5):

Which of the following is a mitochondrion?
- A. Structure A
- B. Structure B
- C. Structure C
- D. Structure D
Which of the following cell structures is the site of photosynthesis?
- A. Golgi apparatus
- B. Mitochondria
- C. Chloroplasts
- D. Centrioles
Which of the following statements correctly describes a difference between plant cells and animal cells?
- A. Plant cells have an envelope surrounding the nucleus. Animal cells do not.
- B. Animal cells contain mitochondria. Plant cells do not.
- C. Animal cells contain chloroplasts. Plant cells do not.
- D. Plant cells are surrounded by a cell wall. Animal cells are not.
In what cellular function does the structure shown here play a role?
- A. They play a major role in protein synthesis.
- B. They act as the powerhouse for the cell.
- C. They are involved in the separation of chromosomes during cell division.
- D. They are involved in photosynthesis.
Which of the following is nicknamed the "powerhouse" of the cell?
- A. Nucleolus
- B. Vesicles
- C. Mitochondrion
- D. Golgi apparatus

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