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Anatomy of a Cell

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of a cell membrane?

a)

Holds organelles in place

b)

Has small openings that hold water.

c)

Carries signals from one cell to another.

d)

Allows certain things into and out of the cell.

2.

How are organelles helpful to a cell?

a)

The parts require nutrients to work properly.

b)

Organelles increase the energy used by the cell.

c)

The function of a cell is controlled by genes.

d)

Each organelle performs a unique function.

3.

In plants, how are chloroplasts and mitochondria related?

a)


Chloroplasts manufacture food; mitochondria break down the food and convert it into energy.

b)

Chloroplasts package nutrients; mitochondria deliver the nutrients to other parts of the cell.


c)

Chloroplasts absorb water from the surrounding tissue; mitochondria store water.

d)

Chloroplasts direct the functions of the cell; mitochondria deliver messages to all parts of the cell.

4.

Students are comparing the parts of a cell to the parts of a city. Which of the following would provide the best comparison to the nucleus of a cell?

a)

  • Power Plant – provides energy needed by all parts of the city

b)

City Hall – directs necessary activities throughout the city

c)

Waste Management – collects and removes waste

d)


Border Patrol – regulates what enters and leaves the city

5.

The overall shape of a plant cell is most directly related to which of its parts?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Chloroplasts

6.

Where does photosynthesis happen?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Chloroplasts

e)

Organelle

7.

What lets some thing in and out of a cell?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Chloroplasts

e)

Organelle

8.

What is the boss of a cell?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Chloroplasts

e)

Organelles

9.

Which organelle makes energy in a cell?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Chloroplasts

e)

Organelle

10.

What are the specialized structures inside a cell called?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Chloroplasts

e)

Organelle