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Specialized Cells

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This specialized cell does not contain a nucleus but allows for transport of oxygen

a)

Nerve cell

b)

Xylem cell

c)

Red blood cell

d)

Sperm cell

2.

Outline the function of the specialized cell in the picture.

a)

Carries oxygen around the body.

b)

Send and receive signals from the brain.

c)

Transport water and nutrients.

d)

Used for reproduction in male and female.

3.

These specialized cells contain a large number of chloroplasts. Why might they need that?

a)

They need to fill up their cytoplasm.

b)

They are protecting the plant.

c)

They are getting ready to divide.

d)

They are absorbing the most light for photosynthesis.

4.

What cell carries the father’s genetic information?

a)

Sperm cell

b)

Egg cell

c)

Leaf cell

d)

Red blood cell

5.

what is the name of this specialized cell?

a)

nerve cell

b)

phloem cell

c)

xylem cell

d)

Sperm cell

6.

What is another name for a palisade cell?

a)

Egg cell

b)

Sperm Cell

c)

Leaf cell

d)

Animal cell

7.

The nucleus

a)

is for photosynthesis

b)

is for respiration

c)

is for movement

d)

contains genetic material

8.

Select the root hair cell

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

What is the function of a cell wall?

a)

to protect and support the cell

b)

to perform different functions in each cell

c)

to prevent water from passing through it

d)

to prevent oxygen from entering the cell

10.

Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell?

a)

vacuole

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

cell membrane

11.

This organelle takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells.

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Ribosome

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Lysosome

12.

Which of the following is a plant cell?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

The main function of the following cell is

a)

pollination

b)

ovulation

c)

implantation

d)

Fertilizations

14.

What is the gel-like substance inside of cells called?

a)

photoplasm

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

cytoplasm

d)

photosynthesis

15.

Which is the basic unit of life?

a)

Tissue

b)

Organs

c)

Cell

d)

System

16.

Which of the following is an example of specialized cells?

a)

Reproductive cells

b)

Blood cells

c)

Nerve cells

d)

All of the answers are correct.

17.

How are nerve cells specialized?

a)

They have a large amount of cytoplasm.

b)

Instead of a nucleus, they have a lot of hemoglobin to help them carry oxygen.

c)

They have long connections that transmit messages quickly.

d)

None of the answers are correct.

18.

This type of cell is found in females and is needed for reproduction.

a)

sperm cell

b)

egg cell

c)

fertilization cell

d)

yolk cell

19.

What extra organelles are found in plant cells only

a)

Chloroplasts, Nucleus and Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus only

c)

Chloroplasts, Cell wall and Vacuole

d)

Nucleus and Cytoplasm

20.

Which of these is not a specialised cell?

a)

Palisade cell

b)

Egg cell

c)

Cheek Cell

d)

Nerve cell