Cells and Organisms F&C

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Tissue

• Cell

Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic organism?

• Bacterium

• Human

• Plant

• Fungus

What structure controls the activities of a cell?

• Cell membrane

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To synthesize proteins

• To produce energy

• To store genetic information

Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells?

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

• Chloroplast

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Ribosome

What is the main function of ribosomes?

• To produce energy

• To control cell division

• To store nutrients

• To synthesize proteins

Which of the following is a characteristic of all living organisms?

• They can photosynthesize

• They can move

• They can reproduce

• They have a nervous system