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Cell Structure and Function

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Check all the organelles that can be found in an animal cell.

a)

chloroplasts

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi complex

2.

The function of the mitochondria is

a)

is to make proteins for the cell.

b)

transport materials in and out of the cell.

c)

break down waste products for the cell.

d)

break down glucose through cellular respiration and make energy for the cell.

3.

Ribosomes are important because

a)

they make proteins for the cell.

b)

they make glucose for the cell.

c)

they transport materials throughout the cell.

d)

they control the cell's activities

4.

Both an animal cell and a plant cell have a cell membrane.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Genetic material can be found in what organelle?

a)

the golgi complex

b)

the mitochondria

c)

the nucleus

d)

the chloroplasts

6.

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

a)

does not have ribosomes on the membrane and makes lipids for the cell.

b)

has ribosomes on the membrane and makes proteins for the cell.

c)

has ribosomes on the membrane and makes lipids for the cell.

d)

does not have ribosomes on the membrane and make glucose for the cell.

7.

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

a)

does not have ribosomes on the membrane and transports proteins for the cell.

b)

does not have ribosomes and makes energy for the cell.

c)

does not have ribosomes and makes proteins for the cell.

d)

has ribosomes on the membrane and transports proteins for the cell.

8.

Check the functions of the cell wall.

a)

provides support for the plant cell

b)

provides structure and support for the plant cell

c)

provides energy for the animal cell

d)

provides structure for the animal cell

9.

The function of the golgi complex is to

a)

make proteins for the cell.

b)

make energy for the cell.

c)

package and distribute materials such as proteins for the cell

d)

controls the activities of the cell.

10.

Check the three major differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.

a)

cell wall

b)

mitochondria

c)

large central vacuole

d)

chloroplasts

11.

Chloroplasts are organelles that

a)

make food for the plant cell by going through photosynthesis.

b)

transport proteins.

c)

package materials and distribute them throughout the cell.

d)

break down waste products.

12.

Lysosomes that are found in animal cells are like the "trash bags" of the cell because they

a)

move materials throughout the cell.

b)

release digestive enzymes that break down worn-out and damaged organelles and waste material in the cell.

c)

make food for the cell.

d)

make proteins for the cell.

13.

Arrow 12 is pointing to what organelle in the plant cell.

a)

the chloroplasts

b)

the large central vacuole

c)

the cell wall

d)

the mitochondria

14.

Arrow 7 is pointing to what organelle in the animal cell.

a)

the large central vacuole

b)

the chloroplasts

c)

the cell membrane

d)

the mitochondria

15.

An organelle involved in breaking down lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, damage organelles, and bacteria are ___

a)

Golgi Appaparatus

b)

Vesicles

c)

Vacule

d)

Lysosomes

16.

Encloses the cell, it acts like a gatekeeper, allowing some materials to pass through it but not others.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

17.

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane for support and protection of the cell.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

18.

A gel like fluid that takes up most of the space inside the cell. The organelles are found scattered throughout it.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

19.

Organelles that package cellular materials and transports them within the cell or out of the cell.

a)

Golgi Body

b)

Endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Large central vacuole

d)

Lysosomes

20.

Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP ( energy production ) and cellular respiration in plants and animals.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuoles