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Cell organelles

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The control center that controls all the functions of the cell
a)
cytoplasm
b)
cell wall
c)
cell membrane
d)
nucleus
2.
Contains chlorophyll and is where photosynthesis takes place. Found in plant cells only.
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
3.
jelly-like substance that is located between the cell membrane and the nucleus
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
4.

Layer around the cell that encloses the contents of the cell and lets things in and out.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell membrane

c)

cell wall

d)

chloroplast

5.

Breaks down sugar to release energy for the cell to use

a)

mitochondria

b)

chloroplast

c)

vacuole

d)

cytoplasm

6.

What organelle contains the genetic information (instructions)?

a)

cell membrane

b)

chloroplast

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

7.

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

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

cell wall

d)

cell membrane

8.

A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.

a)

animal

b)

plant

9.

What is the function of a chloroplast?

a)

makes proteins for animal cells

b)

allows materials in and out of the cell

c)

provides structure and support

d)

absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

10.

Looking in a microscope, you see cells that have rectangular shapes and a green color. What type of cells are you probably viewing?

a)

plant cells

b)

animals cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

blood cells

11.

Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

12.

What is this structure in a plant cell?

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell membrane

13.

The arrow is showing the fluid inside the cell that surrounds the cell organelles. What is this organelle?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

nucleus

14.

What type of cell is shown in the image?

a)

plant

b)

animal

15.

What organelle helps the cell break down food and waste?

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Golgi Apparatus

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

16.

What is the job of the endoplasmic reticulum?

a)

To store water and waste

b)

To make proteins

c)

To let things in and out of the cell

d)

To move things around the cell

17.

Name two organelles that are only found in plant cells.

a)

Cell wall and chloroplasts

b)

Cell wall and nucleus

c)

Chloroplast and mitochondria

d)

Cell membrane and ribosome

18.

This organelle packages and ships proteins

a)

golgi apparatus

b)

ribosome

c)

mitochondria

d)

nucleus

19.

Did you know that there is an immortal line of cells used in ALL cell research that was originally taken from a young woman named Henrietta Lacks, without her permission?

a)

Yes, I've heard about her and how her family fought to get paid for her contributions.

b)

I've heard of her, but don't know much. I might look up her story later!

c)

I've never heard of her, but you are telling me that her cells have helped me somehow?

20.

This is an image of a plant cell

a)

True

b)

False

21.

This is an image of a plant cell

a)

False

b)

True

22.

All of these statements are part of cell theory, EXCEPT

a)

All living things are composed of cells

b)

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function

c)

New cells come from existing cells

d)

Cells are really small

23.

Organelle that contains digestive enzymes to

breakdown harmful substances

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Vacuole

c)

Lysosome

d)

Centriole

24.

Did you know that Ernest Everett Just was a black scientist in the 1930s and 40s, who studied cell biology in marine organisms, advancing our understanding of embryo development?

a)

Yes, I know about him! He's so cool!

b)

I've heard of him, but didn't know what he did.

c)

I've never heard of him, but he sounds impressive!

25.

Network found in the cytoplasm

for support and structure in an animal cell

a)

Cytoskeleton

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Ribosome

26.

Type of cell WITH a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

bacteria

d)

peroxisome

27.

Type of cell WITHOUT a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

c)

bacteria

d)

peroxisome

28.

How do you feel about your understanding of the organelles so far?

a)

Confident - I know most/all of them!

b)

So-so - I know many of them, but have more to go.

c)

Not great - I have to practice more and have some questions.

29.

How does your learning in this unit connect with your understanding about yourself? (Your-cell-f)

a)

I think it's cool that this is what I'm made of!

b)

I think it's creepy that this is what I'm made of.

c)

I don't really think about how this connects to myself.

d)

I like thinking about it, but it's hard to picture.