Cells and their Functions

Which part of the cell contains the cell's DNA?

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

Answer explanation

the nucleus contains the cell's DNA and controls many of the cell' functions

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Which organelle is located in a plant cell but NOT an animal cell?

• Chloroplast

• Golgi Apparatus

• Lysosome

• Cell Membrane

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of a cell" and makes energy for a cell?

• Nucleus

• DNA

• Mitochondria

• Golgi Apparatus

Answer explanation

The mighty mitochondria takes energy from food and converts it into energy for the cell!

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Name two organelles that are located in a plant cell but NOT an animal cell:

(a)  

Answer explanation

chloroplasts and the cell wall are only found in plant cells!

what is the smallest living unit?

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

• Organism

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True or False: prokaryotes have multiple cells.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false! Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms with unbound structures. Eukaryotes are multi-celled organisms with membrane-bound structures!

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Which organelle is considered a "protein factory" in the cytoplasm?

• Nucleolus

• Golgi Apparatus

• ER

• Ribosome

Answer explanation

Ribosomes are scattered throughout the cytoplasm and make proteins for the cell to use!

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Which of the following is only found in animal cells?

• Vacuole

• Lysosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

Answer explanation

Lysosomes are only found in animal cells. They break down bacteria, viruses, and other large particles.

Which two organelles are responsible for making and packaging proteins within the cell?

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Cell Membrane

• Golgi Apparatus

Answer explanation

The ribosomes make the proteins, and the golgi apparatus packages and releases the proteins!

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What is the name of the organelle that stores food, water and minerals within a cell?

(a)  

Answer explanation

Although plant and animal cells have different types and sizes of vacuoles, both types of cells use them for storage!

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