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Sub-cellular structures

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This is where DNA is stored and protected, which is why they call it the control center.
a)
mitochondria
b)
nucleus
c)
chloroplast
d)
lysosome
2.
This surrounds all cells. It controls what materials can come into and out of the cell.
a)
cell membrane
b)
nuclear membrane
c)
cell wall
d)
cell capsule
3.

This is a large structure in a plant cell. Its main function is to store water, nutrients, and waste.

a)

vacuole

b)

vesicle

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosome

4.
This is the jelly-like substance that the organelles float in. It is made mostly of water.
a)
vacuole
b)
cytoskeleton
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
5.

This structure is responsible for building proteins. It puts amino acids together.

a)

nucleus

b)

ribsosome

c)

mitochondria

d)

cytoplasm

6.
These are green structures in a plant cell that convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose sugar and oxygen in a process called photosynthesis. 
a)
mitochondria
b)
ribosomes
c)
chloroplasts
d)
golgi body
7.

This structure is the site of cellular respiration. It is responsible for turning glucose and oxygen into water, carbon dioxide, and energy.

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Cell wall

d)

Ribosome

8.

This structure is the outermost layer of a plant cell. It is made of the polysaccharide cellulose. It serves as extra protection and structure.

a)

cell membrane

b)

nuclear membrane

c)

cell capsule

d)

cell wall

9.

What is the smallest independent unit of a living thing called?

a)

brain

b)

element

c)

cell

d)

muscle

10.

Name two parts that are in the plant cell but that are NOT in an animal cell.

a)

cell wall and cell membrane

b)

cell membrane and chloroplasts

c)

cell wall and chloroplasts

d)

cell wall and cytoplasm

11.

What is the shape of a plant cell?

a)

rectangular

b)

irregular round shape

c)

triangular

d)

oval

12.

What is the shape of an animal cell?

a)

rectangular

b)

irregular round shape

c)

triangular

d)

oval

13.

What is the part of a plant or animal cell that controls all of the functions?

a)

vacuole

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

14.

What is number 1 ?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

vacuole

d)

nucleus

15.

What is number 2?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

vacuole

d)

nucleus

16.

What is number 4?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

vacuole

d)

nucleus

17.

Whats part do BOTH plant and animal cells have?

a)

nucleus, chloroplasts, cytoplasm, & vacuole

b)

nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, & vacuole

c)

nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, & vacuole

d)

nucleus, cell wall, chloroplasts, & vacuole

18.

This part of the plant cell turns sunlight into food. It is called a ___.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

cytoplasm

19.

What are the cell parts or structures inside the cell called?

a)

tissues

b)

sub-cellular structures

c)

organs

d)

structures

20.

What is the outer part of a plant cell that protects it and helps keep the cell's shape?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

chloroplast

21.

Which kind of cell has one large vacuole?

a)

plant

b)

animal

22.

This is the brain or control center of the cell.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

23.

What cell part is NOT found in all cells?

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

24.

True or False:

Plant cells have a more rigid structure than animal cells.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What type of cell is pictured above?

a)

Plant Cell

b)

Animal Cell

26.

What type of cell is pictured above?

a)

Plant Cell

b)

Animal Cell