Cell Structure - GCSE Biology

What is the most common type of microscope used to view living cells?

• Light Microscope
• Scanning Electron Microscope
• Transmission Electron Microscope
• Confocal Microscope
• Atomic Force Microscope

What is the smallest unit of life?

• Cell
• Atom
• Molecule
• Tissue
• Organ

What is the typical size of a plant cell?

• 10-100 micrometers
• 1-10 micrometers
• 100-1000 micrometers
• 1-10 millimeters
• 1-10 centimeters

What is the typical size of an animal cell?

• 10-100 micrometers
• 1-10 micrometers
• 100-1000 micrometers
• 1-10 millimeters
• 1-10 centimeters

What is the main function of a cell membrane?

• To control the movement of materials in and out of the cell
• To provide structural support for the cell
• To store energy for the cell
• To produce energy for the cell
• To communicate with other cells

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• To control the movement of materials in and out of the cell
• To provide structural support for the cell
• To store genetic information
• To produce energy for the cell
• To communicate with other cells

What is the main function of mitochondria in a cell?

• To control the movement of materials in and out of the cell
• To provide structural support for the cell
• To store genetic information
• To produce energy for the cell
• To communicate with other cells

What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To control the movement of materials in and out of the cell
• To provide structural support for the cell
• To store genetic information
• To produce energy for the cell
• To synthesize proteins

What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

• To transport proteins and lipids
• To provide structural support for the cell
• To store genetic information
• To produce energy for the cell
• To synthesize proteins

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids
• To provide structural support for the cell
• To store genetic information
• To produce energy for the cell
• To synthesize proteins