Exploring Cell Structure

What is the basic unit of life?

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organism

• Atom

Name the organelle responsible for energy production.

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondrion

What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

• Ribosome

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

Which part of the cell contains genetic material?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus (in eukaryotic cells) or nucleoid (in prokaryotic cells)

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the function of the ribosome?

• To break down waste materials.

• The function of the ribosome is to synthesize proteins.

• To store genetic information.

• To transport nutrients within the cell.

Describe the role of the endoplasmic reticulum.

• The endoplasmic reticulum generates ATP for energy production.

• The endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for DNA replication.

• The endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes, modifies, and transports proteins and lipids.

• The endoplasmic reticulum detoxifies harmful substances in the cell.

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells can be multicellular; eukaryotic cells are unicellular.

• Eukaryotic cells are always smaller than prokaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles; eukaryotic cells do.

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do not.

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• The Golgi apparatus generates ATP for energy production.

• The Golgi apparatus is responsible for DNA replication.

• The Golgi apparatus functions to modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.

• The Golgi apparatus detoxifies harmful substances in the cell.

How do plant cells differ from animal cells?

• Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animal cells do not.

• Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells contain chloroplasts, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells are smaller than animal cells.