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Cell Organelles

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the nucleus?

a)

makes proteins

b)

carries out photosynthesis

c)

controls all activities in the cell and stores genetic material

d)

to make life easier

2.

The cytoplasm is

a)

something that makes proteins

b)

a watery fluid that holds organelles in place

c)

something that controls the cell

d)

a hard substance in the cell

3.

The mitochondria are

a)

the place where photosynthesis happens

b)

the place where ribosomes are made

c)

the control center of the cell

d)

the powerhouse of the cell

4.

What organelle is only in plant cells?

a)

cell membrane

b)

chloroplasts

c)

mitochondria

d)

nucleus

5.

The cell wall is in...

a)

plant cells

b)

animal cells

c)

both types of cells

6.

What is NOT a postulate of the cell theory?

a)

All cells come from other living cells

b)

cells make up all living things

c)

cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things

d)

cells are the largest unit of structure and function in living things

7.

The cell membrane...

a)

is only in plant cells

b)

lets everything in the cell

c)

controls what goes in and out of the cell

d)

is only in animal cells

8.

tail-like structures that help with movement of the cell are called

a)

cilia

b)

flagella

c)

mitochondria

d)

chloroplasts

9.

Cilia are

a)

hair like and control movement of the cell

b)

tails that control movement of the cell

c)

pointless

d)

something that does not help with movement of the cell

10.

What type of cell contains a cell wall?

a)

Plant cells

b)

Animal cells

c)

no cells

d)

both types of cells

11.

What is the function of a vacuole?

a)

packaging proteins

b)

helping the nucleus

c)

storage in plant and animal cells

d)

the main source of energy

12.

What is the name of the genetic material stored in the nucleus?

a)

ATP

b)

DNA

c)

RNA

d)

ER