Edexcel - GCSE Cell Structure Quiz

What is the function of the cell membrane in both animal and plant cells?

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

• C. It controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• A. It provides support and structure to the cell

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What is the function of the nucleus in both animal and plant cells?

• C. It controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

• A. It provides support and structure to the cell

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

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What is the function of the mitochondria in both animal and plant cells?

• A. It provides the cells with the energy they need to function

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

• C. It controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell

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What is the function of the chloroplasts in plant cells?

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

• A. It provides the cells with the energy they need to function

• C. It is the site of photosynthesis

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What is the function of the ribosomes in both animal and plant cells?

• A. It provides the cells with the energy they need to function

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

• C. It controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• A. It provides support and structure to the cell

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• C. It controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of the permanent vacuole in plant cells?

• D. It is the site of photosynthesis

• A. It provides the cells with the energy they need to function

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• C. It stores cell sap for the cell to use

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What is the function of the circular chromosome in bacterial cells?

• A. It provides support and structure to the cell

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• C. It controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

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What is the function of the plasmids in some bacterial cells?

• A. It provides the cells with the energy they need to function

• B. It contains extra genes like antibiotic resistance

• D. It is the site of photosynthesis

• C. It stores cell sap for the cell to use

What is the function of the flagella in some bacterial cells?

• D. It is the site of protein synthesis

• A. It provides support and structure to the cell

• B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

• C. It allows the bacteria to move around