Organelle Review

Which organelle contains genetic material?

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Golgi Complex

• Nucleolus

• Nucleus

Answer explanation

The organelle that contains genetic material is the Nucleus.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Nucleolus

Answer explanation

The organelle called the 'powerhouse' of a cell is the Mitochondria.

What is the function of the vacuole?

• Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products

• Sac filled with digestive chemicals

• Jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane

• Stack of membranes that packages chemicals

Answer explanation

The vacuole functions as a sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products, making it the correct choice.

What is the function of the nucleus?

• Structure that organizes the motion of chromosomes.

• Structure that contains DNA and directs the cell.

• Membrane that surrounds and protects the cell.

• Stack of membranes that packages chemicals.

Answer explanation

Structure that contains DNA and directs the cell

Where does photosynthesis occur?

• mitochondria

• stomata

• xylem

• chloroplast

Answer explanation

Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast where the process of converting light energy into chemical energy takes place.

I make proteins for the cell. What am I?

• ribosome

• mitochondrion

• chloroplast

• lysosome

Answer explanation

I make proteins for the cell refers to ribosome, which is responsible for protein synthesis within the cell.

What can only be found in plant cells?

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

Answer explanation

Chloroplast can only be found in plant cells, as it is responsible for photosynthesis, a process unique to plants.

The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?

• Prokaryotes have a nucleus.

• Eukaryotes have a nucleus.

• Prokaryotes are plant cells.

• There is no difference.

Answer explanation

Eukaryotes have a nucleus, which is the key difference between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

What cell part is NOT found in all cells?

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Genetic Material

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Cell Wall because it is not found in all cells, unlike the Cell Membrane, Cytoplasm, and Genetic Material which are present in all cells.

Complex cell. Can be plant or animal. Contains membrane-bound organelles.

• Eukaryotic Cell

• Prokaryotic Cell

• Bacteria

• Blood cell

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Eukaryotic Cell because it is a complex cell that can be plant or animal, contains membrane-bound organelles.