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WorksheetsCell Organelles MEGA Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins
Which organelle contains genetic material?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Complex
Nucleolus
Nucleus
What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Nucleolus
What is the function of a vacuole?
A sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products
A sac filled with digestive chemicals
A jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane
A stack of membranes that packages chemicals
What is the function of the nucleus?
Structure that organizes motion of chromosomes.
Structure that contains DNA and directs the cell.
Membrane that surrounds and protects the cell.
Stack of membranes that packages chemicals.
Where does photosynthesis occur?
Mitochondria
Stomata
Xylem
Chloroplast
What am I if I make proteins for the cell?
ribosome
mitochondria
chloroplast
lysosome
The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?
Prokaryotes have a nucleus.
Eukaryotes have a nucleus.
Prokaryotes are plant cells.
There is no difference.
Which cell part is NOT found in all cells?
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Genetic Material
This is a complex cell that can be either a plant or an animal. It contains membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotic Cell
Prokaryotic Cell
Bacteria
Blood cell
This organelle converts food into energy for both plant and animal cells.
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Lysosome
Ribosome
What is the site of photosynthesis?
Ribosome
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Where are proteins made?
Golgi body
Mitochondria
Chromosomes
Ribosomes
A rigid layer that lies outside the cell's membrane is...
Cytoskeleton
Cilia
Cell Wall
Flagella
Only eukaryotic cells have...
membrane-bound organelles
DNA
ribosomes
cell membranes
What is the fluid inside a cell called?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Orange Juice
Water
Cytoplasm
Which of these is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?
All cells are independent.
Cells are the basic unit of living things.
All living things are composed of one or more cells.
Cells originate from existing cells.
This organelle eliminates waste.
Nucleus
ER
Vacuole
Lysosome
This is a double layer of phospholipids that creates a barrier between the cell's internal and external environments. It controls what comes in or out of the cell (selectively permeable).
Nucleus
Cilia
Cell membrane
Flagella
You are made up of...
Eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotic cells
Plant cells
Bacterial cells
What two organelles are NOT in an animal cell?
Cell Membrane and Mitochondria
Nucleus and Ribosomes
Cell Wall and Chloroplasts
Golgi Body and Lysosomes
The tough outer barrier of some cells, which holds the shape and protects the cell.
Mitochondria
Cell Wall
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Control what enters and exits all cells.
Golgi Body
Lysosomes
E.R.
Cell Membrane
Name this organelle.
Ribosomes
Vacuole
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Which organelle makes proteins?
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Golgi Body
Nucleus
Creates energy for all cells, the powerhouse of the cell.
Nucleolus
Vacuole
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Which part of the cell creates energy using sunlight, like a solar panel?
Vacuole
Chloroplast
E.R.
Ribosomes
It holds the DNA, or genetic material, in all cells; it is the brain of the cell.
Cell Wall
Mitochondria
Golgi Body
Nucleus
Name the organelle:
Cell Wall
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Vacuole
Which cell component stores water?
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Cell Membrane
Vacuoles
Which part transports materials outside of the cell?
Golgi Body
Cell Wall
Nucleolus
Ribosomes
Name the organelle:
Cell Membrane
Ribosomes
Golgi Body
Chloroplast
Which organelle creates ribosomes?
Nucleolus
Ribosomes
Chloroplast
E.R.
Name this organelle:
Cell Wall
Lysosomes
E.R.
Vacuole
Which cell organelle digests waste and cleans the cell, acting like the garbage man of cells?
Vacuoles
Lysosomes
Nucleus
E.R.
How many vacuoles does a plant cell have?
1
2
3
4+
What is the jelly-like substance that fills all cells?
E.R.
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Which organelle is attached to the rough E.R., making it appear rough?
Vacuole
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Cell Wall
What is the large blue circular organelle called?
Nucleus
Golgi Body
Cell Wall
Vacuole
Which organelle transports materials inside the cell?
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Vacuole
Lysosomes
What is the structure that contains DNA and directs the cell?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Central vacuole
Cell wall
Nucleus
Where are proteins made?
Golgi body
Mitochondrion
Chromosomes
Ribosomes
What consists of a jellylike substance that contains many organelles?
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Chloroplasts
Cell wall
I am a machine that packages and ships proteins! Who am I?
vacuole
ribosome
endoplasmic reticulum
golgi apparatus
An organelle that captures energy from sunlight to produce food in plant cells is ______________.
Chromatin
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell because it converts the energy in food molecules into energy that the cell can use to carry out its functions?
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Lysosomes
Vacuoles
What are the small organelles that function as factories to make proteins? They can be attached to the E.R. or they may float in the cytoplasm.
Golgi Bodies
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Cell membranes are found in:
Only animal cells
Only plant cells
Both plant and animal cells
You might think of me as the trash collector, but it would be more accurate to call me a recycler. I can break down old cell parts. What am I?
mitochondria
lysosome
vacuole
ribosome
What organelle surrounds and supports plant cells?
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Nucleus
Golgi Complex
Which type of cells have a membrane-bound nucleus?
Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Both
Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells.
prokaryotic cells
eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotic cells are found in ______________ organisms.
unicellular (one-celled)
multicellular (many-celled)
Which type of cells have ribosomes?
Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Both
Which organelle is a gelatinous substance that helps fill out the cell?
Chloroplast
Lysosomes
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Which organelle releases the energy stored in food?
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Nucleus
Select the statement that best describes the function of the cell wall.
It gives structural support to plant cells.
Its jelly-like fluid surrounds the nucleus and most of the cell’s internal parts.
It contains the cell’s nuclear material.
It produces food from sunlight.
What is the name and function of the organelle displayed above?
Mitochondria: Breaks down glucose and produces ATP
Chloroplast: Converts solar energy into chemical energy
Vacuole: Stores H2O, salt, and food
Nucleus: Stores genetic information
The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?
Prokaryotes have a nucleus.
Eukaryotes have a nucleus.
Prokaryotes are plant cells.
There is no difference.
Which cell part is not found in all cells?
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Genetic Material
What is the structure labeled as #2?
Lysosome
Vesicle
Ribosome
Mitochondria
This is responsible for removing waste and dead parts from the cell.
Mitochondria
Lysosome
Vacuole
Cell wall
All living things are made of...
atoms
cells
bacteria
plants
Where is the DNA located in a prokaryotic cell?
It is floating around in the cytoplasm.
It is in the nucleus.
What type of cell has a nucleus?
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
Under a microscope, which cells lack membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
Plants
Animals
Control what enters or leaves a cell
Cell membrane
Nuclear membrane
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Control, read, and direct the cell using DNA instructions.
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Lysosome
What is the stiff, protective outer layer of plant cells called?
Cell membrane
Nuclear membrane
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Which organelle releases the energy for cells to use by creating ATP?
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Nucleolus
Amino acids link together to form proteins. In which organelle does this process occur?
Lysosome
Ribosome
Centriole
Mitochondria
Which organelle packages proteins for delivery?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Collect sunlight which it converts to sugars.
Chloroplasts
Cytoplasm
Cell wall
Mitochondria
These are used to hold or store water and are mainly found in plant cells.
Nuclolus
Ribosomes
Golgi bodies
Vacuoles
Break down (digest) worn-out cell parts, mostly in animal cells.
Cytoplasm
Lysosomes
Mitochondria
Vacuoles
The jello-like material that fills the space between cell organelles and holds them securely in place is called what?
Cytoplasm
Chromatin
Chloroplast
Cell Membrane
What am I?
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Chloroplast
Endoplasmic reticulum
What am I?
Cell wall
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Chloroplast
What am I?
Vacuole
Ribosome
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi apparatus
What makes the endoplasmic reticulum rough?
Vessicles
Vacuoles
Ribosomes
Chromosomes
What is the structure that contains DNA and directs the cell?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Central vacuole
Cell wall
Nucleus
Where are proteins made?
Golgi body
Mitochondrion
Chromosomes
Ribosomes
It consists of a jelly-like substance that contains many organelles.
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Chloroplasts
Cell wall
I am a machine that packages and ships proteins! Who am I?
vacuole
ribosome
endoplasmic reticulum
golgi apparatus
An organelle that captures energy from sunlight to produce food in plant cells is ______________.
Chromatin
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell? It converts energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions.
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Lysosomes
Vacuoles
What are the small organelles that function as protein factories? They can be attached to the E.R. or they may float in the cytoplasm.
Golgi Bodies
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Cell membranes are found in:
Only animal cells
Only plant cells
Both plant and animal cells
You might think of me as a trash collector, but it would be more accurate to call me a recycler. I can break down old cell parts. What am I?
mitochondria
lysosome
vacuole
ribosome
What organelle surrounds and supports plant cells?
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Nucleus
Golgi Complex
Which type of cells have a membrane-bound nucleus?
Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Both
Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells.
prokaryotic cells
eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotic cells are found in ______________ organisms.
unicellular (one-celled)
multicellular (many-celled)
Which type of cells have ribosomes?
Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Both
