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Cell Structure & Function Test Review

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

The small structures inside cells with specific functions that work together for the cells life processes are called (they are similar to our own organs)

a)

organism

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

organelles

2.

The smallest unit that is able to perform the basic functions of life are called

a)

an organ system

b)

an organ

c)

a cell

d)

a tisue

3.

Both plant and animal cells contain this organelle.

a)

chlorophyll

b)

cell walls

c)

chlorpolasts

d)

cytoplasm

4.

The genetic material (DNA) in plant and animal cell is found in the

a)

central vacuole

b)

ER

c)

mitochondria

d)

nucleus

5.

A plant will wilt and die if it does not have enough water in the

a)

lysosomes

b)

nucleus

c)

central vacuole

d)

vesicles

6.

What is the function of the mitochondria?

a)

To carry out photosynthesis

b)

To provide energy for the cell

c)

to protect the cell

d)

to digest food

7.

Which organelle is considered to be the "garbage collector" of the cell?

a)

Rough ER

b)

vacuole

c)

lysosome

d)

nucleus

8.

What is the green pigment called inside the chloroplast that gives it that green coloration?

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

cytoplasm

c)

ink

d)

gangrene

9.

Which of the following organelle is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?

a)

cell membrane

b)

lysosome

c)

cell wall

d)

nucleus

10.

Which of the following is true about multicellular organism's cells?

a)

They are identical so the organism doesn't reject them.

b)

They are specialized so they do not infect other organisms in the area.

c)

They are all identical so the organism is able to perform life functions.

d)

They are specialized so they can carry out unique functions for the organism.

11.

What does the cell membrane do for both plant and animal cells?

a)

Controls passage of materials.

b)

Controls all cell processes.

c)

Preventing a cell from bursting due to osmosis.

d)

Packaging cell products for export.

12.

What is the relationship (likeness) between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

a)

Chloroplasts use energy to make glucose, and mitochondria use glucose to make energy.

b)

Chloroplasts use glucose to make energy, and mitochondria use energy to make glucose.

c)

Chloroplasts and mitochondria both make and store chemical energy in their structures.

d)

Chloroplasts and mitochondria transform solar energy into chemical energy for the cell.

13.

If the mitochondria in a cell stop functioning correctly, what effect does this have on the whole cell?

a)

The cell would not have enough energy to function.

b)

The cell would organize itself into tissues more quickly.

c)

The nucleus would take over the functions of the mitochondria.

d)

Cellular division would increase.

14.

In an analogy, I might refer to this organelle as "the boss" of the cell.

a)

mitochondria

b)

lysosome

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi apparatus

15.

In an analogy, I might refer to this organelle as the "gatekeeper" of the cell.

a)

nucleus

b)

golgi apparatus

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell membrane

16.

In an analogy I might refer to this organelle as the "power house of the cell".

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

lysosome

d)

ribosome

17.

In an analogy, I might refer to this organelle as "jell-0" like fluid in the empty spaces of the cell.

a)

chloroplast

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm