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WorksheetsCells and Cell Organelles
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 47mins
The jelly-like material in a cell that carries all the cell’s organelles.
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Controls the movement of materials in and out of the nucleus.
Nuclear Membrane
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Endoplasmic Reticulum
The part of the cell that makes protein.
Vacuoles
Ribosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Cytoplasm
Protects the cell from the outside environment and found only in plant cells.
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Chloroplasts
Vacuoles
Acts like a subway system, carrying protein through the cell.
Golgi Apparatus
Ribosomes
Nuclear Membrane
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Packages proteins into vesicles and ships them out.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Apparatus
Ribosomes
Nucleus
It is known as the power plant of the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Cell Wall
The part of the cell that is used for storage.
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Cell Membrane
Vacuole
The control center of the cell.
Nucleus
Chloroplasts
Nuclear Membrane
Golgi Aparatus
Uses energy from the sun to make food for the plant.
Cell Wall
Chloroplasts
Cell Membrane
Vacuole
Controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell.
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Vacuole
Identify letter I.
Nucleus
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Identify letter K.
Nucleus
Endoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Identify letter B.
Cell wall
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Identify letter G.
Cell wall
Ribosome
Golgi Apparatus
Cytoplasm
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?
Cell
Organ
Water
Nucleus
Which structures are found in every living cell?
cell membrane and cytoplasm
chloroplasts and mitochondria
a cell wall and nucleus
chloroplasts and cell wall
What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?
to produce energy
to remove waste products
to control cell activity
to allow molecules to enter the cell
The DNA is found in the following cell part:
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Vacuoles
Chloroplasts in plant cells allow the plant to perform a function that animal cells cannot do. What is the main function of the chloroplasts found in plant cells?
to absorb light energy and manufacture food
to manufacture chemical energy from food
to remove waste materials by active transport
to control the shape of the cell
In what part of the plant cell does the process of photosynthesis take place?
nucleus
chloroplasts
mitochondria
vacuoles
Starch and water molecules in potato cells are stored in what organelle?
mitochondria
cell wall
nucleus
vacuole
Cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are called ____________________.
prokaryotes
eukaryotes
bacteria
protists
Which of the following is not part of the cell theory?
cells are the basic unit of life
all living things are made from cells
cells can only come from other cells
cells must contain DNA
What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Which organism listed below is a prokaryote?
dog
human
sunflower
bacterial cell
What tool do you use to view cells?
Metric ruler
Microscope
Magnifying glass
Telescope
A typical animal cell is spherical in shape.
True
False
A typical plant cell is rectangular in shape.
True
False
Every living organism is made up of one or more cells
True
False
The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.
foot
hand
stomach
brain
If you were some bad guy trying to sneak into an animal cell, who would be there to stop you?
nucleus
mitochondria
cell membrane
cell wall
You are made up of
Prokaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells
Animals are
unicellular
bicellular
tricellular
multicellular
This is a double layer of phospholipids that creates a barrier between the cells internal and external environments; it controls what comes in or out of the cell (selective permeable)
Nuclear membrane
Cell membrane
Cell wall
None of the above answers
This type of cell needs a cell wall and chloroplasts
Plant cell
Bacteria
Animal cell
Human cell
What are cell organelles?
Small organ like parts of a cell that have specific functions
a mini organ piano
A type of cell found in our organs
Top ten best cell types
There are 3 main differences between a plant and an animal cell. Plant cells contain .....
a cell membrane
a cell wall
chloroplasts
a larger vacuole
Why do plants need mitochondria when they already have chloroplasts?
Plant cells do not have mitochondria.
Mitochondria produce food for the cell.
Mitochondria break down food into energy.
Mitochondria are more powerful than chloroplasts
The rigid outer boundary of plant cells, giving them their boxy appearance is..
cell membrane
cell wall
mitochondria
Which type of cells is more complex?
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
A bacteria cell is bigger than a human skin cell.
True
False
Scientists discovered a new cell. When they put it under a microscope, they discovered that it had a cell membrane, ribosomes, cytoplasm, linear chromosomes, and membrane-bound organelles. What type of cell is this new organism most likely to be classified as?
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
What type of cell has a nucleus?
eukaryotic
prokaryotic
Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
Which cells have membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryote
Eukaryote
both
Which type of cell is this?
Prokaryote
Eukaryote
Which type of cell is this?
Prokaryote
Eukaryote
Which type of animal cells would have more mitochondria than others?
Blood cells
Skin cells
Muscle cells
Brain cells
The main difference between an bacteria cell and a leaf cell is --
A leaf cell contains a cell wall while a bacteria cell does not
A bacteria cell contains a nuclear membrane while a leaf cell does not
A leaf cell contains a nuclear membrane while a bacteria cell does not
A bacteria cell contains a cell wall while a leaf cell does not
All eukaryotes and prokaryotes are surrounded by a _____.
cell wall
cell envelope
cell membrane
loving, supportive family
Where is the DNA found in a prokaryotic cell?
floating around in the cytoplasm
in the nucleus
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Prokaryotic cell?
unicellular
very small
floating DNA
complex
These cells have DNA surrounded by a nuclear membrane...
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic
Neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic
Animal, fungi, and plant cells are all examples of which type of cell?
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic
The oldest type of cell is
Prokaryote
Eukaryote
both
You might think of me as the trash collector, but recycler is maybe more accurate. What am I?
cytoplasm
vacuole
lysosome
ribosome
"Storage tanks" Can hold food, water or waste for the cell.
Ribosomes
Vacuole
Nucleus
Chloroplast
What is the name of the genetic material that is inside the nucleus?
ER
DNA
GB
ERA
I am found in all cells. I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?
cell wall
nucleus
cell skin
cell membrane
What organelle is considered to be the “gatekeeper” for plant and animal cells?
Cell Wall
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
A rigid layer that lies outside the cell's membrane is...
Cell Wall
Cell membrane
Cell gate
Where are the ribosomes produced?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi body
Nucleolus
Vacuoles
What makes the endoplasmic reticulum rough?
Vacuoles
Ribosomes
Chromosomes
Lysosomes
What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?
Plants have rough ER, animals have smooth ER.
Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.
There is no difference.
What does the word prokaryotic mean?
Before nucleus
After nucleus
A selective barrier that allows sufficient passage of materials in and out of a cell:
Cell membrane
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Cell organelles are located within the ____ of the cell.
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell membrane
lysosomes
Genetic material is contained within the ___ of the cell.
ribosomes
cytoplasm
nucleus
nucleolus
This organelle is responsible for destroying worn-out cell parts:
lysosomes
mitochondrion
golgi apparatus
ribosomes
The _____ controls what enters and leaves the cell.
mitochondrion
golgi apparatus
nucleus
cell membrane
The rough endoplasmic reticulum has ____ located on it.
lysosomes
cytosol
ribosomes
proteins
Located within the nucleus, it is responsible for producing ribosomes:
nucleolus
lysosome
ribosomes
endoplasmic reticulum
Which structure is directly responsible for the formation of proteins within the cell.
lysosomes
vacuoles
ribosomes
cytoplasm
The endoplasmic reticulum functions to:
transport materials
destroy old cell parts
make ribosomes
package proteins
The cell theory is one of the unifying themes of biology. Which of the following statements would be part of the cell theory?
All life is made of cells.
Cells come from preexisting cells.
Cells are the smallest units of life.
All of the above
You are told that the cells on a microscope slide are plant, animal, or bacterial. You look at them through a microscope and see cell walls and membrane-bound organelles. You conclude that the cells
are plant cells.
are animal cells.
are bacteria.
could be either plant or bacterial.
could be plant, animal, or bacterial.
A scraping of material from a person’s tooth revealed many bacteria found on the tooth surface. Such bacteria remain attached to the tooth surface by structures called
pili
mitochondria
flagella
glue
Bacteria do not have a nucleus. Since the nucleus contains DNA, it can be concluded that bacteria do not contain DNA.
True
False
Which of the following is not a characteristic of prokaryotes?
DNA
cell membrane
cell wall
endoplasmic reticulum
This organelle recycles or breaks down worn-out cell parts.
Lysosome
Cell Membrane
Ribosome
Mitochondria
This organelle is a moving gel-like mixture inside the cell that holds all of the organelles.
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Golgi Body
Nucleus
This is a thin flexible barrier around a cell that regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
Cell Wall
Cytoplasm
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Cell Membrane
This organelle is found in both plant and animal cells. It is responsible for producing energy for the cell.
Chloroplast
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Ribosome
his is a green organelle found only in plants. It uses sunlight and water to create food for the cell in a process called Photosynthesis.
Golgi Body
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Chloroplast
This is the rigid outer boundary of the plant cell.
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Chloroplast
This organelle offers temporary storage space for water, waste or food.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Vacuole
Mitochondria
Lysosome
This is the control center of the cell where DNA is found.
Ribosomes
Lysosome
Vacuole
Nucleus
This organelle transports proteins within the cell.
Golgi Body
Vacuole
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
This organelle packages proteins for the cell and sends them out of the cell to other cells.
Golgi Body
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Lysosome
The cell wall can be found in animal cells.
True
False
The chloroplast is where photosynthesis occurs.
True
False
The plasma membrane or cell membrane controls what moves into and out of the cell.
True
False
Cells are the basic building blocks of living organisms
True
False
Which of the following is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?
Organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organism
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Cell, organ, tissue, organ, organism, organ system
A group of similar cells that come together to perform a specific function is a/an
organ
organism
organ system
tissue
When a group of organs work together to perform a particular function they create a/an
organ system
organism
tissue
organ
The smallest level of organization of life in an organism
tissue
cell
organ
organ system
Tissue that works together to perform a function
organ
cell
organ system
organism
The digestive system includes the stomach. What level is the stomach?
organ
tissue
cell
organism
