Cell Organelles Quiz

1) What is the basic unit of life?

• A) Atom
• B) Molecule
• C) Cell
• D) Organ

2) What are the 3 parts of Cell Theory?

• All living things are made of cells
• Cells are the basic units of life
• The universe is made entirely of cells
• Cells come from pre-existing cells

3) Which organelle is "the powerhouse" of the cell?

• A) Nucleus
• B) Cell Wall
• C) Mitochondria
• D) Chloroplasts

4) What is the function of the cell membrane?

• A) Store genetic information
• B) Control what goes into and out of the cell
• C) Synthesize(build) proteins
• D) Produce energy

5) Which 2 organelles are in plant cells, but NOT in animal cells?

• A) Chloroplast
• B) Cell Wall
• C) Nucleus
• D) Mitochondria

6) What is the role of the nucleus?

• A) Break down waste
• B) Store water and other substances
• C) Control cell activities and hold DNA
• D) Produce energy for the cell

7) What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• A) Produce ATP
• B) Store genetic information
• C) Carry out photosynthesis
• D) Synthesize(build) proteins

8) When do plant cells use chloroplasts more?

• A) during the day
• B) during the night
• C) never

9) When do plant cells use mitochondria more?

• A) during the da
• B) during the night
• C) never

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

• A) Control cell activities
• B) Control what goes into and out of the cell
• C) Provide support and protection
• D) Produce energy