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Cellular Structure/Function

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these correctly identifies a cell organelle and its function?
a)
the nucleus temporarily stores materials
b)
the lysosomes digest worn out cell parts
c)
the vacuole performs cellular respiration
d)
the golgi complex converts light energy into chemical energy
2.
What part of a cell contains information about inherited traits (genes)?
a)
vacuole
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane
d)
cytoplasm
3.
What part of a cell contains information about inherited traits (genes)?
a)
vacuole
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane
d)
cytoplasm
4.
What structure helps plant cells maintain their shape?
a)
chloroplast
b)
nucleus
c)
cell wall 
d)
cytoplasm
5.
Which organelle makes the food for the organism?
a)
chloroplast
b)
nucleus
c)
cytoplasm
d)
ribosome
6.
What is the function of the plant cell organelle shown by the arrow?
a)
absorbing sunlight to synthesize glucose
b)
storing water
c)
breaking down waste
d)
creating proteins
7.
What is the function of the chromosomes in the nucleus?
a)
Package proteins
b)
Photosynthesize glucose
c)
Direct cell activities
d)
Transport materials
8.
Which organelle is the site for respiration?
a)
Ribosome
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondrion
9.
Which organelle is the site for photosynthesis?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Nucleus
c)
Ribosome
d)
Mitochondrion
10.
Which of the following is NOT a difference between plant and animal cells?
a)
Chloroplasts
b)
Cell membrane 
c)
Cell wall
d)
Large central vacuole
11.
To which kingdom do these cells belong?
a)
Moneran
b)
Protista
c)
Fungi
d)
Plantae
12.
Which organelle is nick-named the suicide sack?
a)
Mitochondrion
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Vacuole
d)
Lysosome
13.
What name is given to the stacks of discs inside a chloroplast?
a)
Cristae
b)
Grana
c)
Chromosome
d)
Ribosome
14.
Which compound is Not involved in respiration?
a)
H2O
b)
C6H12O6
c)
CO2
d)
CO
15.
Which of these incorrectly identifies a cell organelle and its function?
a)
Protein synthesis happens at the ribosome.
b)
Respiration happens in the Mitochondria.
c)
Photosynthesis happens in the chloroplast.
d)
Chromosomes are the control center for the cell.
16.
Which of these incorrectly identifies a cell organelle and its function?
a)
Respiration occurs at the ribosome.
b)
Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast.
c)
Protein synthesis occurs at the ribosome
d)
Respiration occurs at the mitochondrion.
17.
Which of these cells is a protist?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
1
18.
Which of these correctly identifies a cell organelle and its function?
a)
Photosynthesis occurs at the ribosome.
b)
Respiration occurs in the chloroplast.
c)
Protein synthesis occurs at the ribosome.
d)
Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondrion.
19.
Which of these correctly identifies a cell organelle and its function?
a)
The nucleus is the control center of the cell.
b)
The chromosomes are the control center of the cell.
c)
The ribosomes are the site of respiration
d)
The chloroplast is the site of protein synthesis.
20.
Which compound is NOT involved in photosynthesis?
a)
CO
b)
H2O
c)
CO2
d)
O2
21.
These cells belong to which kingdom?
a)
Protista
b)
Fonera
c)
Plantae
d)
Animalia
22.
To which kingdom do these cells belong?
a)
Protista
b)
Fonera
c)
Plantae
d)
Animalia
23.
What is the name given to a single disc of the grana?
a)
Cristae
b)
Stroma
c)
Lumen
d)
Thylakoid
24.
What happens in the grana of a chloroplast?
a)
Protein Synthesis
b)
Photosynthesis
c)
Respiration
d)
Metabolism
25.
Which organelle is the site for protein synthesis?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondrion
c)
Ribosome
d)
Nucleus
26.
What name is given to the inner folds of the mitochondria?
a)
Cristae
b)
Grana
c)
Thylakoid
d)
Lumen
27.
In the diagram, which numbered arrow points to the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
1
28.
What is the main function of a lysosome in an animal cell?
a)
transporting substances around the cell
b)
storing genetic material (DNA)
c)
modifying and packaging proteins to be sent out of the cell
d)
break down food molecules
29.
What is the function of the vacuole in this cell?
a)
to provide protection
b)
to control the cell
c)
to direct cellular activity
d)
to store substances
30.
Which statement describes a function of a cell nucleus?
a)
the nucleus stores wastes
b)
the nucleus defends the cell against diseases
c)
nucleus is the control center of the cell
d)
the nucleus produces energy for the cell
31.
In a cell, what is the function of the mitochondria?
a)
store all of the cell's genetic information
b)
supply chemical energy for the cell
c)
transport materials into and out of the cell
d)
store water and waste materials for the cell