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Cell Part Functions

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The smallest unit of life that can perform all of the processes necessary for life.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell

c)

vacuole

d)

mitochondrion

2.

A gel-like material that surrounds & supports the organelles.

a)

cell wall

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell membrane

d)

vacuole

3.

A thin covering around the cell that allows materials to move in & out of the cell.

a)

cell wall

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell membrane

d)

vacuole

4.

An organelle that controls the activities of the cell and contains the cell's genetic material (DNA).

a)

Golgi body

b)

mitochondrion

c)

lysosome

d)

nucleus

5.

An organelle that digests food particles and wastes. It is known as the "clean up crew."

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosome

c)

ribosome

d)

mitochondrion

6.

An organelle that breaks down sugar (glucose) to make energy (ATP) for the cell.

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosome

c)

mitochondrion

d)

ribosome

7.

An organelle where proteins are made.

a)

vacuole

b)

ribosome

c)

mitochondrion

d)

lysosome

8.

An organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste materials. It is very large in plant cells.

a)

vacuole

b)

ribosome

c)

mitochondrion

d)

chloroplast

9.

A structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support, strength, and protection to cells. It is not present in all cells.

a)

ribosome

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell wall

d)

chloroplast

10.

A green organelle that uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make a sugary food called glucose. It is not found in all cells.

a)

ribosome

b)

mitochondrion

c)

cell wall

d)

chloroplast

11.

The name of the genetic material inside the nucleus that has the directions for making proteins.

a)

ATP

b)

DNA

c)

glucose

12.

The name of the sugar made by chloroplasts to provide food for the cell.

a)

ATP

b)

DNA

c)

glucose

13.

The name of the energy used by cells and made by the mitochondrion.

a)

ATP

b)

DNA

c)

glucose

14.

Which of the following is found in animal cells AND plant cells?

a)

mitochondrion

b)

chloroplast

c)

cell wall