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Unit 1: Plant and animal cells, prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Scarlett is learning about cells in her science class. She wonders what the tiny structures inside a cell are called, which carry out specific functions within the cell. What are these structures called?

a)

Biomolecules

b)

Organelles

c)

Cells

d)

Atoms

2.

Charlotte is observing different types of cells under a microscope. She notices some eukaryotic cells that do not have a cell wall and are only surrounded by a cell membrane. What type of cells is Charlotte observing?

a)

Plant Cells

b)

Animal Cells

c)

Bacteria Cells

d)

Viral Cells

3.

Aria is looking at different types of cells under a microscope in her biology class. She observes a type of eukaryotic cell that has a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a central vacuole. What type of cell is Aria most likely observing?

a)

Animal Cells

b)

Bacterial Cells

c)

Plant Cells

d)

Viral Cells

4.

Abigail is looking at two types of cells under a microscope. One type does not have a membrane-bound nucleus or any membrane-bound organelles. Which type of cell is Abigail observing?

a)

Prokaryotic Cells

b)

Eukaryotic Cells

5.

Grace is looking at two types of cells under a microscope. She notices that one type has a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Which type of cell is Grace observing?

a)

Eukaryotic Cells

b)

Prokaryotic Cells

6.

Emma is looking at a model of a cell in her science class. She notices a jelly-like substance that fills the space between the cell membrane, organelles, and the nucleus. What is this substance called?

a)

Chromatin

b)

Chromosomes

c)

Microtubules

d)

Cytoplasm

7.

Imagine Sophia is organizing a party at her house. She wants to make sure only invited guests can enter and that nothing unwanted gets inside. Which part of her house acts like the barrier that protects the cell, regulates what substances enter and leave, and is mainly composed of lipids?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Nuclear Envelope

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

8.

In a city, there is a main building that acts as the control center, directing all the activities of the city. What is the equivalent control center in a cell?

a)

Nucleolus

b)

City Hall

c)

Ribosome

d)

Nucleus

9.

Maya is studying plant cells in her biology class. She learns about an organelle that is the largest in the plant cell, is surrounded by a membrane, and functions to hold materials and wastes. It also helps maintain cell structure and support. Which organelle is Maya learning about?

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Vacuole

10.

James is building a model of a plant cell for his science project. He wants to include the rigid layer of non-living material that surrounds the cells of plants, which protects the cell and provides structure. What should James use to represent this part?

a)

Cellulose

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cell Wall

11.

Mia is studying cell biology and wants to know where ribosomes are made in the cell. Where should she look?

a)

Nuclear Envelope

b)

Golgi Bodies

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

12.

Priya is learning about how her body gets the energy it needs to play and study. She wonders which part of her cells acts as the "powerhouse" by converting the energy in food molecules into energy her body can use. Which organelle is she thinking of?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Lysosomes

d)

Vacuoles

13.

Michael is learning about how his body gets rid of waste. He discovers that inside each of his cells, there are small, round organelles that contain chemicals to break down certain materials and help remove waste from the cell. What are these organelles called?

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Vacuoles

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Golgi Bodies

14.

Nora works in a factory where different parts need to be transported efficiently from one section to another. Which part of the factory acts like a network of passageways that carry materials from one part to another, similar to how an organelle works in a cell?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Golgi Bodies

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Ribosomes

15.

In a kitchen, Ethan is organizing different containers to store and package food items for later use. Which organelles in a cell work like these storage containers, generally used for storing and packaging food?

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Vacuoles

d)

Mitochondria

16.

Rohan is learning about how plants make their own food. He discovers that there are special organelles found only in plant cells that capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food for the cell. What are these organelles called?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Central Vacuole

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Golgi Bodies

17.

In a busy post office, packages arrive from different locations and need to be sorted, packaged, and sent to their correct destinations. Which organelle in a cell acts like the post office, receiving proteins and other newly formed materials from the ER, packaging them, and transporting them to other parts of the cell?

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Vacuoles

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Ribosomes

18.

In a busy factory, Mason notices there are tiny machines that assemble products. Some of these machines are attached to conveyor belts (like the E.R.), while others work independently in the open workspace (like the cytoplasm). What are these small machines called that function as factories making products?

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Centrioles

19.

Avery is learning about different types of cells in her biology class. She notices that, despite their differences, all cell types share some basic features. Which three things do all cell types have in common?

a)

Nucleus

b)

DNA

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Cell Membrane

e)

Cytoplasm

20.

During a science fair, Daniel presents a poster about cell theory. He lists several statements about cells. Which statement was NOT included in cell theory?

a)

All living things are composed of cells.

b)

Living cells come only from other living cells.

c)

Each cell contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

d)

Cells are the smallest structure of living things that can perform the functions necessary for life.

21.

Ava is looking at a diagram of a tiny part of a plant under a microscope. She wonders what all living things are made of. What should Ava learn?

a)

cells

b)

tissues

c)

organ

d)

organ systems

22.

Liam is curious about what makes up all living things. He learns in science class that there is a basic structural and functional unit of all living things. What is it?

a)

atom

b)

cell

c)

bacteria

d)

animalcules

23.

Emma is learning about biology in school. Her teacher explains that all cells -----

a)

come from other dead cells

b)

come from other living cells

c)

crystallize out of the air

24.

Noah is looking at a tree in his backyard and his pet dog playing nearby. According to the Cell Theory, what can Noah conclude about these two very different living things?

a)

Plants have cells, but animals do not.

b)

They are both made of one or more cells.

c)

They both come from the same kind of cell.

d)

They both come from a non-living organism.

25.

James is studying cells in his biology class. He learns that in some cells, DNA is located in the nucleus. In which type of cell is DNA found in the nucleus?

a)

prokaryotes

b)

eukaryotes

26.

Emma is studying microorganisms in her biology class. She learns that all bacteria share a certain type of cell structure. What type of cell do all bacteria have?

a)

prokaryotes

b)

eukaryotes

27.

Jackson is looking at two types of cells under a microscope. One type does not have a nucleus. What kind of cell is Jackson observing?

a)

prokaryotes

b)

eukaryotes

28.

Evelyn is studying different types of cells in her biology class. She learns that some cells are more complex than others. Which type of cell is more complex?

a)

the smallest cells

b)

those without DNA inside a nucleus

c)

more complex than prokaryotic cells

d)

found only in multicellular organisms

29.

Grace is studying different types of cells in her biology class. She learns that some cells are found in plants, animals, protists, and fungi. Which type of cell is Grace learning about?

a)

found in plants, animals, protists, and fungi

b)

cells with no membrane-bound organelles

c)

less organized than prokaryotic cells

d)

not in possession of a nucleus

30.

During a biology class, Emma is asked which group includes all organisms except bacteria. What should she answer?

a)

all organisms other than bacteria

b)

plants and animals only

c)

all bacteria

d)

only animals and bacteria

31.

Ava is studying cells in her biology class. She learns that both prokaryotes and eukaryotes share a certain feature. Which feature is it?

a)

have a nucleus

b)

have DNA

c)

do not have DNA

d)

have DNA in the form of chromosomes

32.

Daniel works in a factory where different machines have specific jobs. Some machines are responsible for assembling products, and they can either be attached to a conveyor belt or work independently on the floor. What are these small machines called that function as factories making products?

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Cetrioles

33.

In a busy post office, packages arrive from different locations and need to be sorted, repackaged, and sent to their final destinations. Which part of a cell works like this post office, receiving proteins and other newly formed materials from the ER, packaging them, and transporting them to other parts of the cell?

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Vacuoles

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Ribosomes

34.

Liam is setting up a science experiment to compare different types of cells. He wants to identify three features that are present in all cell types, whether they are plant, animal, or bacterial cells. Which three things should Liam look for?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Genetic Material

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Cell Membrane

e)

Cytoplasm

35.

Jackson is studying plant cells in his biology class. He learns about a large organelle that is surrounded by a membrane and functions to hold materials and wastes. It also helps maintain the cell's structure and support. What is the name of this organelle?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondrion

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Central Vacuole

36.

Grace is learning about how a cell works. She wants to know which part of the cell directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Nucleus

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Mitochondria

37.

Emma is looking at a cell under the microscope. She notices that it has a cell wall, capsule, cytoplasm, plasma membrane, ribosomes, DNA (nucleoid), and a bacterial flagellum, but no nucleus. Which type of cell is Emma observing?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

38.

Aria is looking at a diagram of a cell in her biology class. She sees structures such as a nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum. This is a picture of a:

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

39.

Emma is looking at a cell under a microscope and wonders what the fluid inside the cell is called.

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Orange Juice

c)

Water

d)

Cytoplasm

40.

Olivia is learning about different types of cells in her science class. She wants to know which organism is made up of cells that have both a cell membrane and a cell wall. Which one should she choose?

a)

desert mouse

b)

human 

c)

maple tree

d)

zebra

41.

Emma is learning about cells in her biology class. She wants to know which organelle acts as the control center of the cell and contains nearly all of the cell’s DNA. On which organelle should she focus?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Centriole

c)

Nucleus

d)

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

42.

During a science experiment, Avery looks at a diagram of a cell and notices an arrow pointing to the fluid inside the cell that surrounds the organelles. What is the arrow pointing to in the cell?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

nucleus

43.

During a biology lab, Harper examines a diagram of a plant cell. The arrow in the image points to a specific structure. Identify the structure indicated by the arrow in the image.

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

44.

Lily is studying a diagram of a plant cell in her biology class. She is asked to identify the organelle labeled C in the image. Based on this image, which organelle is labeled C?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Large Cell Vacuole

d)

Chloroplast

45.

Mia is looking at a diagram of an animal cell in her science class. She points to the outermost layer and asks, "What is this part called?"

a)

cell wall

b)

nucleus

c)

cell membrane 

d)

cell skin

46.

While observing plant cells under a microscope in her biology class, Olivia notices a rigid layer that lies outside the cell membrane. What is this structure called?

a)

Cytoskeleton

b)

Cilia

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Flagella

47.

Zoe is observing two different types of cells under a microscope in her biology class. She notices that one type of cell has a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large vacuole, while the other does not. Which statement correctly reflects the differences between plant and animal cells based on Zoe's observations?

a)

Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large vacuole.

b)

Animal cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large vacuole.

c)

Plant cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and mitochondria.

d)

Animal cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and mitochondria.

48.

Samuel is studying biology and wonders if plant and animal cells are identical. 

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Mia is looking at cells from different organisms under a microscope. She wants to identify which structure is unique to plant cells. Which one of the following items is found only in a plant cell?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

mitochondria

d)

vacuole

50.

Grace is studying the different parts of plant and animal cells in her science class. She comes across a structure that is found only in plant cells. What is it?

a)

cell wall

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

chloroplast

51.
I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?
a)
vacuole
b)
ribosome
c)
mitochondrion
d)
golgi apparatus
52.
You might think of me as the trash collector, but recycler is maybe more accurate. What am I?
a)
mitochondria
b)
lysosome
c)
vacuole
d)
ribosome
53.

I make proteins for the cell. What am I?

a)

ribosome

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

chloroplast

54.
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell? 
a)
Virus 
b)
Plant Cell 
c)
Bacteria 
d)
Animal Cell 
55.
The two kinds of cells are prokaryotes and eukaryotes. How are they different?
a)
Prokaryotes have a nucleus.
b)
Eukaryotes have a nucleus.
c)
Prokaryotes are plant cells.
d)
All bacteria are eukaryotes.
56.

Students use a microscope to look for structures present in four different cells. The students placed an 'X' for each structure they saw in each cell.

Which cell that was viewed was most likely a prokaryote?

a)

Cell W

b)

Cell X

c)

Cell Y

d)

Cell Z

57.

What additional characteristic (X) belongs in the central section of the Venn diagram?

a)

mitochondrion

b)

chloroplast

c)

ribosome

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

58.

Which structure is responsible for the movement of certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

Flagella

b)

Ribosome

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Pilus

59.

What is the main function of the nucleolus within the cell nucleus?

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

DNA replication

c)

Ribosome production

d)

Energy production

60.

Which of the following correctly lists the levels of biological organization from simplest to most complex?

a)

Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism

b)

Tissue → Cell → Organ → Organ System → Organism

c)

Organ → Cell → Tissue → Organ System → Organism

d)

Cell → Organ → Tissue → Organ System → Organism

61.

Which of the following best describes the function of the nuclear envelope?

a)

It produces energy for the cell

b)

It controls the movement of substances into and out of the nucleus

c)

It stores waste products

d)

It synthesizes proteins for the cell

62.

During a science lesson, Ethan hears that some cells do not have a nucleus or any membrane-bound organelles. What type of cell is being described?

a)

Prokaryotic Cell

b)

Eukaryotic Cell