Year 8 Science - Cell Quiz (2)

Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the focus on the specimen?

• Stage

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Objective lens

• Eyepiece

Which kingdom includes multicellular organisms that can photosynthesise?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

• Storage of genetic material

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is the main difference between animal cells and plant cells?

• Animal cells have a cell wall

• Plant cells have chloroplasts

• Animal cells have chloroplasts

• Plant cells lack a nucleus

Which type of cell lacks a true nucleus?

• Eukaryote

• Prokaryote

• Plant cell

• Animal cell

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• Lack of membrane-bound organelles

• Presence of a true nucleus

• Smaller size compared to prokaryotes

• Absence of ribosomes

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Lipid storage

Which specialised cell is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood?

• Neuron

• Red blood cell

• White blood cell

• Muscle cell

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To provide structural support

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy