WorksheetsCell Theory and Cells
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the nucleus and what does it do?
Contains DNA of the cell, brain of the cell
Modify, sort, and ship proteins and lipids. Post office of the cell
Stores salt, water, and carbohydrates. Kitchen of the cell
Controls what comes in and out of the cell
What is the nucleolus and what does it do?
Contains DNA of the cell, brain of the cell
Inner part of the nucleus that begins the assembly of ribosomes
Creates polypeptide chains and proteins. Factory of the cell
Helps the cell maintain its shape; also involved in movement
What is the chloroplast and what does it do?
Material inside the cell membrane but outside the nucleus
Helps organize cell division
Proteins are assembled and transported into/out of the cell
Captures energy from light for photosythesis. Solar panels of the cell
What is the golgi body/apparatus and what does it do?
Modify, sort, and ship proteins and lipids. Post office of the cell
Uses enzymes to break down old organelles and macromolecules. Garbage disposal of the cell
Contains DNA of the cell. Brain of the cell
Makes ATP (energy). Powerhouse of the cell
What is the mitochondria and what does it do?
Helps the cell maintain its shape; also involved in movement
Creates lipids for the cellular membrane
Makes ATP (energy). Powerhouse of the cell
Controls what comes in and out of the cell
What is the ribosome and what does it do?
Stores salt, water, and carbohydrates. Kitchen of the cell
Captures energy from light for photosythesis. Solar panels of the cell
Material inside the cell membrane but outside the nucleus
Creates polypeptide chains and proteins. Factory of the cell
What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and what does it do?
Proteins are assembled and transported into/out of the cell
Creates lipids for the cellular membrane
Uses enzymes to break down old organelles and macromolecules. Garbage disposal of the cell
Makes ATP (energy). Powerhouse of the cell
What is the rough endoplasmic reticular (rough ER) and what does it do?
Modify, sort, and ship proteins and lipids. Post office of the cell
Material inside the cell membrane but outside the nucleus
Helps organize cell division
Proteins are assembled and transported into/out of the cell
What is the lysosome and what does it do?
Stores salt, water, and carbohydrates. Kitchen of the cell
Contains DNA of the cell, brain of the cell
Help organize cell division
Uses enzymes to break down old organelles and macromolecules. Garbage disposal of the cell
What is the vacuole and what does it do?
Makes ATP (energy). Powerhouse of the cell
Stores salt, water, and carbohydrates. Kitchen of the cell
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
Captures light for photosynthesis. Solar panels of the cell
What is the cytoskeleton and what does it do?
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
Gives plants extra stability and structure
Helps the cell maintain its shape; also involved in movement
Inner part of the nucleus that begins the assembly of ribosomes
What is the cytoplasm and what does it do?
Material inside the cell membrane but outside the nucleus
Inner part of the nucleus that begins the assembly of ribosomes
Creates polypeptide chains and proteins. Factory of the cell
Proteins are assembled and transported into/out of the cell
What is the centriole and what does it do?
Makes ATP (energy). Powerhouse of the cell
Contains DNA of the cell. Brain of the cell
Modify, sort, and ship proteins and lipids. Post office of the cell
Helps organize cell division
What is the cell wall and what does it do?
Gives plants extra stability and structure
Stores salt, water, and carbohydrates. Kitchen of the cell
Material inside the cell membrane but outside the nucleus
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
What is the cell membrane and what does it do?
Gives plants extra stability and structure
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
Creates polypeptide chains and proteins. Factory of the cell
Material inside the cell membrane but outside the nucleus
This organelle is essential in a plant cell. It has a rigid outer layer that protects the cell and helps the plant stand up. What is it?
(a)
Identify two organelles that are in both plant and animal cells
(use a comma and a space in-between both choices)
(a)
What do chloroplasts do in the plant cell?
(a)
How is a vacuole in a plant cell different than an animal cell?
The vacuole in an animal cell stores more water and carbohydrates
The vacuole in a plant cell is small
A plant cell has one large vacuole
An animal cell has one large vacuole
What three organelles does a plant cell have that an animal cell doesn't have?
(Use a space and a comma in-between answers)
(a)
What is the organelle that is like a network of flattened tubes that help transport proteins within the cell?
The vacuole
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Chloroplast
Golgi body
This organelle is found in all animal cells and plant cells. It is a thin outer layer that lets things in and out of the cell. What is it?
(a)
This organelle has one of the most important functions in a cell. It holds DNA which is what makes you have the traits you have and it controls the functions of the cell. What is it?
(a)
What does the cytoplasm do?
The hard, rigid outer layer that protects the cell and helps it stand upright
Modify, sorts, and ships proteins and lipids
Holds the organelles in place, and this is where the chemical reactions take place
The thin outer layer that controls what goes in and out of the cell
What does the golgi body (apparatus) do?
Uses enzymes to break down old organelles and macromolecules. Garbage disposal fo the cell
Holds the organelles in place, and this is where the chemical reactions take place
Modifies, sorts, and ships proteins and lipids. The post office of the cell
The thin outer layer that controls what goes in and out of the cell
This organelle is found in both plant and animal cells. They are the powerhouses of the cell. They are responsible for making carbon dioxide, water, and lots of energy. What is it?
(a)
This organelle breaks down food and nutrients, as well as waste. What is it?
(a)
What is the function of the ribosomes?
They make proteins, are found on the Rough ER and scattered throughout the cell
They break down old organelles and proteins
They modify, sort, and ship proteins and lipids
They eat gunk in the cell
This organelle could be compared to a highway because it transports proteins. What is it?
(Use the full name)
(a)
What is the basic unit of life?
Atoms
Molecules
Cells
Food, water, and shelter
All plants and animals are made up of (a)
All cells come from preexisting cells. True or false?
(a)
Organisms are all made of many cells. True or false?
(a)
I eat breakfast to give me energy for the day. Which characteristic of living things is this an example of?
All living things need energy to carry out life processes
All living things respond to their environment
All living things are composed of one or more cells
All living things grow and reproduce
A baby gets larger as it gets older. Which characteristic of living things is this an example of?
All living things need energy to carry out life processes
All living things respond to their environment
All living things grow and reproduce
All living things maintain a stable internal environment (homeostasis)
A cat has kittens. Which characteristic of living things is this an example of?
All living things respond to their environment
All living things are composed of one or more cells
All living things grow and reproduce
All living things need energy to carry out life processes
Someone pinches me and I jump. Which characteristic of living things is this an example of?
All living things maintain a stable inernal environment (homeostasis)
All living things respond to their environment
All living things need energy to carry out life processes
All living things grow and reproduce
You have to change a baby's diaper. Which characteristic of living things is this an example of?
All living things need energy to carry out life processes
All living things respond to their environment
All living things grow and reproduce
All living things maintain a stable internal environment (homeostasis)
The 3 basic units of life:
1) All cells come from preexisting cells
2) Cells are the basic units of function and structure for all living things (they are the smallest functional part of a living organism)
3) All organisms have one or more cells
(just type in "I got it!" after reading)
(a)
The 5 characteristics of living things:
1) All living things need energy to carry out life processes
2) All living things grow and reproduce
3) All living things respond to their environment
4) All living things maintain a stable internal environment (homeostasis)
5. All living things are composed of one or more cells
(Just type "I got it!" after reading)
(a)
