Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What is the difference between the smooth and rough ER?

One contains ribosomes while the other doesn’t

One breaks down proteins while the other builds proteins

One is important in movement and the other packs proteins

Using the word bank and the Venn diagram shown, select all statements that correctly compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus

Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles

Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have ribosomes

Only prokaryotic cells are animals

Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells lack a cell membrane

Plant and Animal cells are both eukaryotic cells. While they contain many of the same organelles, there are significant differences between them. According to the table prompt, DNA free in cytoplasm is characteristic of which type of cells?

Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

Neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic cells

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Cells.

the smallest living units of structure and function in an organism

Complex cells with many organelles. They have DNA contained in the nucleus. They may be unicellular or multicellular organisms (Example- Plants, animals, protists, fungi)

tiny, specialized structure inside the cell that performs specific tasks necessary for cell survival. Each has a unique function.

The “control center” of a cell that controls growth and reproduction. It houses the DNA and is like the “brain of the cell”

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Prokaryotic Cells.

unilateral cells that lack membrane-bound organelles. They do NOT have a nucleus. (Example- Bacteria)

Complex cells with many organelles. They have DNA contained in the nucleus. They may be unicellular or multicellular organisms (Example- Plants, animals, protists, fungi)

the layer of all cells that helps keep fluids and other organelles inside the cell. It acts as the “security guard”.

Small organelles that produce proteins which are essential for all cells. “protein”

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Eukaryotic Cells.

Complex cells with many organelles. They have DNA contained in the nucleus. They may be unicellular or multicellular organisms (Example- Plants, animals, protists, fungi)

unilateral cells that lack membrane-bound organelles. They do NOT have a nucleus. (Example- Bacteria)

The green membrane-bound organelle found in plant cells which is the plants “food factory”

The organelle inside the cell that packs and ships molecules.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Organelles.

tiny, specialized structure inside the cell that performs specific tasks necessary for cell survival. Each has a unique function.

the “cell jelly” that holds things in the correct place inside the cell.

The organelle inside the cell that is a network of tubes with ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

The plant cells support that gives the cell structure and are found outside the cell membrane.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Cell Membrane.

the layer of all cells that helps keep fluids and other organelles inside the cell. It acts as the “security guard”.

The “control center” of a cell that controls growth and reproduction. It houses the DNA and is like the “brain of the cell”

the part of the cell that is found inside the nucleus and is made of RNA and protein.

The “storage unit” or “warehouse” of the cell that stores food and nutrients that the cell needs to survive. It is larger in plants.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Nucleus.

The “control center” of a cell that controls growth and reproduction. It houses the DNA and is like the “brain of the cell”

the “cell jelly” that holds things in the correct place inside the cell.

the part of the cell that is found inside the nucleus and is made of RNA and protein.

The organelle inside the cell which breaks down nutrients and turns it into energy the cell can use. Known as they “powerhouse of the cell”.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Cytoplasm.

the “cell jelly” that holds things in the correct place inside the cell.

the layer of all cells that helps keep fluids and other organelles inside the cell. It acts as the “security guard”.

The organelle inside the cell that packs and ships molecules.

Small organelles that produce proteins which are essential for all cells. “protein”

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Nucleolus.

the part of the cell that is found inside the nucleus and is made of RNA and protein.

The “control center” of a cell that controls growth and reproduction. It houses the DNA and is like the “brain of the cell”

The green membrane-bound organelle found in plant cells which is the plants “food factory”

The plant cells support that gives the cell structure and are found outside the cell membrane.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Mitochondria.

The organelle inside the cell which breaks down nutrients and turns it into energy the cell can use. Known as they “powerhouse of the cell”.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes without ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

The organelle inside the cell that packs and ships molecules.

The “storage unit” or “warehouse” of the cell that stores food and nutrients that the cell needs to survive. It is larger in plants.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Golgi Apparatus.

The organelle inside the cell that packs and ships molecules.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes with ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes without ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

Small organelles that produce proteins which are essential for all cells. “protein”

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Smooth ER.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes without ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes with ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

The organelle inside the cell that packs and ships molecules.

The “control center” of a cell that controls growth and reproduction. It houses the DNA and is like the “brain of the cell”

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Rough ER.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes with ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes without ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

the “cell jelly” that holds things in the correct place inside the cell.

The plant cells support that gives the cell structure and are found outside the cell membrane.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Vacuole.

The “storage unit” or “warehouse” of the cell that stores food and nutrients that the cell needs to survive. It is larger in plants.

The plant cells support that gives the cell structure and are found outside the cell membrane.

Small organelles that produce proteins which are essential for all cells. “protein”

The green membrane-bound organelle found in plant cells which is the plants “food factory”

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Ribosomes.

Small organelles that produce proteins which are essential for all cells. “protein”

The organelle inside the cell that packs and ships molecules.

The organelle inside the cell is a network of tubes with ribosomes and acts as the “highway system” that transports proteins.

the part of the cell that is found inside the nucleus and is made of RNA and protein.

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Cell Wall.

The plant cells support that gives the cell structure and are found outside the cell membrane.

The layer of all cells that helps keep fluids and other organelles inside the cell. It acts as the “security guard”.

The “storage unit” or “warehouse” of the cell that stores food and nutrients that the cell needs to survive. It is larger in plants.

The green membrane-bound organelle found in plant cells which is the plants “food factory”

Matching Vocabulary: Choose the correct definition for Chloroplast.

The green membrane-bound organelle found in plant cells which is the plants “food factory”

The organelle inside the cell which breaks down nutrients and turns it into energy the cell can use. Known as they “powerhouse of the cell”.

The plant cells support that gives the cell structure and are found outside the cell membrane.

The “control center” of a cell that controls growth and reproduction. It houses the DNA and is like the “brain of the cell”

Cell Biology Worksheet Questions

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Biology

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9th Grade

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NGSS

MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-6

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Rebekah Adams

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which option is NOT part of Cell Theory?

Cells are the basic units of structure and function

All living things are made up of cells

Cells are the smallest units of matter

All new cells are produced from existing cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What are the two types of cells called?

Animal and Plant cells

Skin Cells and Muscle cells

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which of the following is an example of an organism containing Prokaryotic cells? (may include more than 1)

Bacteria

Plants

Animals

Protists

Fungi

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which of the following is an example of an organism containing Eukaryotic cells? (may include more than 1)

Bacteria

Plants

Animals

Protists

Fungi

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What organelle is NOT part of ALL cells?

Mitochondria

Cell membrane

DNA

Ribosomes

Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which cell organelle is considered the control center or brain of the cell because it controls the growth and reproduction of the cell?

Cell Membrane

Nucleus

Smooth ER

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What is the function of the Rough ER?

Control center of the cell

Powerhouse of the cell

Highway system of the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Cell Biology Worksheet Questions

56 questions

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which option is NOT part of Cell Theory?

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What are the two types of cells called?

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which of the following is an example of an organism containing Prokaryotic cells? (may include more than 1)

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which of the following is an example of an organism containing Eukaryotic cells? (may include more than 1)

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What organelle is NOT part of ALL cells?

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. Which cell organelle is considered the control center or brain of the cell because it controls the growth and reproduction of the cell?

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What is the function of the Rough ER?

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What organelle is only found in plant cells?

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What function does the flagella serve?

Read each question carefully and then identify the correct answer. What is the difference between the smooth and rough ER?

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