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Cell Structure and Function Quiz

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a characteristic organelle of prokaryotic cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Golgi apparatus

2.

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

Energy production

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Waste removal

3.

Which structure is unique to plant cells and provides rigidity and support?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cell wall

c)

Lysosome

d)

Centriole

4.

What is the main function of the cell membrane in animal cells?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Structural support

c)

Regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell

d)

Protein synthesis

5.

Which of the following is a key difference between plant and animal cells?

a)

Presence of a nucleus

b)

Presence of mitochondria

c)

Presence of a cell wall

d)

Presence of ribosomes

6.

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Ribosome

d)

Nucleus

7.

What is the function of ribosomes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

DNA replication

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Lipid synthesis

d)

Energy production

8.

Which of the following is not found in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Cytoplasm

9.

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Energy production

b)

Protein modification and sorting

c)

DNA replication

d)

Photosynthesis

10.

Which of the following structures is found in animal cells but not in plant cells?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Cell wall

c)

Centriole

d)

Large central vacuole

11.

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosome

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

12.

What is the function of lysosomes in animal cells?

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

Digestion of macromolecules

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Energy production

13.

Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?

a)

DNA replication

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Selective permeability

d)

Photosynthesis

14.

Which structure is responsible for maintaining cell shape and protecting the cell in plant cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cell wall

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

15.

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?

a)

Presence of ribosomes

b)

Presence of a nucleus

c)

Presence of a cell membrane

d)

Presence of DNA

16.

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Energy production

b)

Protein and lipid synthesis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Photosynthesis

17.

Which of the following is a function of the large central vacuole in plant cells?

a)

Energy production

b)

Storage of nutrients and waste products

c)

Protein synthesis

d)

DNA replication

18.

Which of the following is a function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Energy production

b)

Storage of genetic information

c)

Protein synthesis

d)

Photosynthesis

19.

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Lysosome

20.

Which organelle is this?

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

21.

Which organelle is this?

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

22.

Which organelle is this?

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

23.

Which organelle is this?

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

24.

Which organelle is this?

a)

centrioles

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

lysosome

d)

cytoskeleton

25.

What is below A?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondrion

c)

contractile vacuole

d)

cell membrane

26.

What is below B?

a)

ribosome

b)

cytoplasm

c)

lysosome

d)

food vacuole

27.

Which of the following is involved with facilitated diffusion?

a)

d

b)

e

c)

f

d)

g

28.

Letter Z

a)

is a transport protein

b)

is cholesterol

c)

is a phospholiped

d)

is ATP

29.

Which is a cholesterol?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

30.

What part is hydrophilic?

a)

D

b)

E

c)

H

d)

I

31.

Where are the fatty acids?

a)

E

b)

F

c)

G

d)

H

32.

What is this image?

a)

cell membrane

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

33.
This is a balance that organisms maintain through self-regulating adjustments
a)
bilayer
b)
homeostasis
c)
secretions
34.

The term "fluid" applies to the cell membrane because...

a)

Cell membranes only allow SOME molecules to pass across the membrane

b)

Cell membranes are able to flow

c)

Cell membranes are made from a variety of different molecules

35.

The term "mosaic" applies to the cell membrane because...

a)

cell membranes are able to bend, stretch and change shape

b)

Cell membranes are able to flow

c)

Cell membranes are made from a variety of different molecules

36.
What is NOT TRUE about the cell membrane
a)
It controls what enters and leaves the cell
b)
Semipermeable
c)
Phospholipid bilayer
d)
Contains digestive enzymes
37.
Which component of the cell membrane functions to help move larger materials across the membrane?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
cholesterol
c)
phospholipids
d)
proteins
38.

The majority of the cell membrane is made of which macromolecule?

a)

Phospholipids

b)

Carbs

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

39.

The 'membrane' pictured below would not be able to form because

a)

the 'heads' would repel each other

b)

the 'tails' would repel water on either side

c)

the cell membrane isn't a bilayer

d)

the membrane does not contain phospholipids

40.

Analyze the cell membrane diagram. Identify the letter that is considered hydrophobic.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

B

41.

Select ALL that describe the cell membrane.

a)

Selectively Permeable

b)

Fluid Mosaic

c)

Nucleus

d)

Phospholipid Bilayer

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