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Parts of the cell

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A structure within the cell that has a specific role is called a(n) (a)   .

2.

A microscopic single-celled organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles is called a(n)

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

organism

d)

protista

e)

cell

3.

An organism who's DNA is contained in chromosomes within a distinct nucleus is called a(n)

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

multicellular

d)

ribosome

e)

fungi

4.

The semipermeable lipid bilayer surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell is called the cell or plasma (a)   .

5.

A rigid layer lying outside the cell membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria is known as the cell (a)   .

6.

This is a thick jelly-like solution that fills each cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane.

a)

chloroplast

b)

ribosome

c)

eukaryote

d)

cytoplasm

e)

cell wall

7.

What is the organelle of the cell in which energy is generated?

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosome

d)

centriole

e)

golgi apparatus

8.

Which is the organelle that processes and packages materials or proteins?

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

e)

cytoplasm

9.

The organelle that is the site of lipid synthesis forming parts of the cell membrane and protein modification.

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

ribosomes

c)

cell membrane

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

e)

chloroplasts

10.

Organelles in which proteins are made (protein synthesis) are known as (a)   .

11.

Photosynthesis takes place in the (a)   .

12.

Which is a small membrane-enclosed sac transporting proteins around a cell or out of a cell.

a)

vesicle

b)

vacuole

c)

ribosome

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

e)

Golgi apparatus

13.

This is a membrane-bound space within the cell used for storage. (large central structure exists in plants to hold water)

a)

nucleus

b)

cell membrane

c)

vesicle

d)

ribosome

e)

vacuole

14.

A cell structure that contains the genetic material (DNA) is known as the (a)   .

15.

The carrier of genetic information which is wound tightly into chromosomes is called

a)

nucleolus

b)

DNA

c)

nucleus

d)

RNA

e)

mitochondria

16.

Select the organelle of the cell that breaks down and recycles old molecules.

a)

vesicles

b)

flagella

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Golgi apparatus

e)

lysosome

17.

Tail-like structure that projects from the cell body of certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; functions in helping the cell move.

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

flagella

d)

cilia

e)

cell wall

18.

This is the framework of the cell that lends support and defines its shape.

a)

cytoskeleton

b)

cytoplasm

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

flagella

e)

vacuole

19.

Select BOTH the organelles found in a plant cell, but not in an animal cell.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

vacuole

d)

chloroplast

e)

cytoskeleton

20.

Select TWO facts about eukaryotic cells.

a)

they do not have membrane bound organelles

b)

they have a nucleoid region

c)

they lack a true nucleus

d)

they contain a true nucleus

e)

the have membrane bound organelles

21.

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

a)

Energy generation

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Cellular respiration

d)

Cell division

22.

Which structure is responsible for maintaining cell shape and providing support?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cell wall

c)

Nucleus

d)

Chloroplast

23.

What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

a)

Storage of water and nutrients

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Cellular respiration

d)

Cell division

24.

The control center of the cell; contains DNA

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosomes

d)

ER

e)

Golgi Bodies

25.

Controls what enters and exits the cell like a door

a)

cell membrane

b)

nuclear membrane

c)

ER

d)

Cell wall

e)

vacuole

26.

Captures energy from the sun to make food in a plant cell

a)

lysosomes

b)

vacuoles

c)

Golgi bodies

d)

ribosomes

e)

Chloroplasts

27.

Transports materials throughout the cell, like a winding road

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

cell membrane

c)

ER

d)

ribosomes

e)

cytoskeleton

28.

Controls what enters and exits the nucleus

a)

cell membrane

b)

nucleus gate

c)

Nuclear membrane

d)

ER

e)

Nuclear wall

29.

The filling in the cell that takes up space between organelles

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

gelatin

d)

cytoplasm

e)

cytochondria

30.

Produces proteins for the cell

a)

ribosomes

b)

lysosomes

c)

vacuoles

d)

mitochondria

e)

chloroplasts

31.

Helps remove wastes and damaged cell parts

a)

vacuoles

b)

chloroplasts

c)

ribosomes

d)

mitochondria

e)

lysosomes

32.

Packages materials and sends them to other parts of the cell

a)

ER

b)

nucleus

c)

Golgi bodies

d)

ribosomes

e)

chloroplasts

33.

Which are found only in a plant cell?

a)

cell wall

b)

nuclear membrane

c)

chloroplasts

d)

large central vacuole

e)

lysosomes

34.

Which organelle is this?

a)

mitochondria

b)

ER

c)

Golgi bodies

d)

nucleus

e)

cytoplasm

35.

What type of cell is this? (check all that apply)

a)

plant

b)

animal

c)

prokaryote

d)

eukaryote

e)

bacteria

36.

What is the function of the nucleus? SELECT ALL that apply.

a)

Store DNA

b)

Control everything the cell does

c)

Act as the cells "Brain"

d)

Help the cell produce food

37.

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

a)

To provide structure and support for the cell

b)

To allow the cell to move throughout the human body

c)

To absorb light in a plant cell

d)

To act as a jelly-like material to hold organelles in place

38.

What is the chemical inside a chloroplast that traps light in order to perform photosynthesis?

a)

Chromatin

b)

Chromosome

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Chitin

39.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Nucleolus

40.

What is the function of the mitochondria?

a)

Structure that manufactures ribosomes

b)

Structures that converts nutrients to energy

c)

Stack of membranes that packages chemicals

d)

Structure that contains DNA and directs the cell

41.

Where does photosynthesis occur?

a)

mitochondria

b)

stomata

c)

xylem

d)

chloroplast

42.

I make proteins for the cell. What am I?

a)

ribosome

b)

mitochondria

c)

chloroplast

d)

lysosome

43.
The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?
a)
Prokaryotes have a nucleus.
b)
Eukaryotes have a nucleus.
c)
Prokaryotes are plant cells.
d)
There is no difference.
44.
Complex cell. Can be plant or animal. Contains membrane bound organelles. 
a)
Eukaryotic Cell
b)
Prokaryotic Cell
c)
Bacteria
d)
Blood cell
45.

What acts as a set of instructions inside the nucleolus?

a)
DNA
b)

nucleus

c)

brain

d)

ribosomes