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Cell Structure and Functions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The cell theory states that the cell is the most basic unit of life, all organisms are made of cells, and all cells come from cells. What makes the cell theory a scientific theory?
a)
It is based on a scientific publication that is read by scientists worldwide.
b)
It is based on the work of many scientists and leads to accurate predictions.
c)
It is based on ideas that have been proven true and that are not subject to revision.
d)
It is based on preliminary evidence but sill needs to be confirmed with experiments.
2.
This organelle acts like a gatekeeper, allowing some materials to pass through it, but not others. 
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Vacuole
3.
Where is the genetic material found in the cell? 
a)
Nucleolus
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast
4.
What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell is the presence of 
a)
A cell wall
b)
A nucleus
c)
DNA
d)
Ribosomes
5.
This organelle moves materials throughout the cell. 
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Ribosomes
c)
FedEx
d)
Golgi Complex
6.
What is the difference between rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?
a)
There is no difference.
b)
Plants have rough ER, animals have smooth ER.
c)
What type of injuries the Doctors treat.
d)
Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.
7.
What is the structure labeled #5?
a)
Vacuole
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Lysosome
8.
What is the structure labeled #9?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Mitochondria
9.
What is the structure labeled #2?
a)
Lysosome
b)
Vesicle
c)
Ribosome
d)
Mitochondria
10.
Which of the following pairs INCORRECTLY matches a cell structure with its function?
a)
cell membrane: protein synthesis
b)
nucleus: information (DNA) storage
c)
vacuole: storage
d)
chloroplast: energy conversion
11.
Small finger like projections make from microtubules that move the cell or move materials around.
a)
Cilla
b)
Flagellum
c)
Fingerlings
d)
Lemmings
12.
Which of the following is directly involved in the transportation of materials inside/within the cell?
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Vacuole
c)
Lysosome
d)
Mitochondria
13.
Some cells, such as human nerve and muscle cells, contain many more mitochondria than do other cells, such as skin cells.  Why do some cells have more mitochondria than others?
a)
The cells use more energy
b)
The cells store more nutrients
c)
The cells degrade more proteins
d)
The cells divide more frequently
14.

Which of the following are NOT components of plasma membrane

a)

Cholestrol

b)

Phospholipid

c)

Sclereid

d)

Protein

15.

Below are the correct descriptions of organelle 2 EXCEPT....

a)

Site for photosynthesis

b)

A double -membrane organelle

c)

A single- membrane organelle

d)

Consists of grana

16.

The cell was first discovered by:

a)

Matthias Jakob Schleiden

b)

Theodor Schwann

c)

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

d)

Robert Hooke

17.

In humans, the mitochondrion is only inherited through the _________

a)

Mother

b)

Father

c)

Godmother

d)

Godfather

18.

Channels in the cell wall that allow the exchange of substances between adjacent cells.

a)

Peroxisome

b)

Plasmodesma

c)

Plasmodesmata

d)

Vacuole

19.

It maintains the shape of the plant, protect the cell, and helps regulate the cell’s uptake of water.

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chromatin

20.
Where are proteins made? These are small, grain-like or rod shaped organelles.
a)
Golgi body
b)
Mitoichondrion
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Ribosomes