Levels of Organization and Cell Structure

What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organ system

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus.

• They have membrane-bound organelles.

• They do not have a nucleus.

• They are multicellular.

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• They lack a nucleus.

• They have membrane-bound organelles.

• They are always unicellular.

• They do not have a cell membrane.

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

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

• Storage of genetic material

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis (using light to make energy) in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

What is the City comparison for Ribosomes?

• Energy plant

• Factory Workers

• Solar Panels

• City Hall

Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic material in eukaryotic cells?

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To provide structural support

• To control what goes in and out of the cell

• To produce energy

• To store nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a level of organisation in multicellular organisms?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Molecule

• Organ system

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"? (Generates Power)

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum