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Exploring Cell Organelles and Functions

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

a)

To store genetic information

b)

To produce energy

c)

To control cell activities

d)

To synthesize proteins

2.

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Golgi apparatus

3.

Identify the organelle that acts as the control center of the cell.

a)

Endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Nucleus

c)

Lysosome

d)

Cell membrane

4.

Match each cell membrane function with its correct description.

a)

It provides energy for the cell.

1.

Function of the mitochondria

b)

It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

2.

Function of the cell membrane

c)

It stores nutrients for the cell.

3.

Function of the vacuole

d)

It produces proteins for the cell.

4.

Function of the ribosome

5.

Which of the following is a function of the ribosomes in a cell?

a)

To break down waste materials

b)

To produce proteins

c)

To transport materials

d)

To store water

6.

The role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell is to (a)   .

Choose from the below words
It synthesizes lipids.
It modifies and packages proteins.
It generates cellular energy.
It digests cellular waste.
7.

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

a)

To protect the cell from viruses

b)

To provide structural support

c)

To store nutrients

d)

To conduct photosynthesis

8.

The endoplasmic reticulum contributes to cell function by (a)   .

Choose from the below words
It stores genetic material.
It assists in the production of pro
It breaks down cellular waste.
It provides energy for the cell.
9.

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

10.

digest waste, whereas store substances in a cell.

a)
Both store genetic information.
b)

Lysosomes digest waste; vacuoles store

c)
Both produce energy for the cell.
d)

Lysosomes synthesize proteins; vacuoles carry the proteins

11.
What am I?
a)
mitochondria
b)
lysosomes
c)
chloroplast
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
12.
What am I?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Golgi Body
c)
Mitochondrion
d)
Plasma Membrane
13.
What am I?
a)
cell wall
b)
mitochondria
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
14.

I am a cell organelle shown in the image above. I am (a)   .

Choose from the below words
vacuole
ribosome
endoplasmic reticulum
golgi apparatus
15.
What is the difference between rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?
a)
There is no difference.
b)
Plants have rough ER, animals have smooth ER.
c)
What type of injuries the Doctors treat.
d)
Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.
16.

The purple organelle in photo depicts which organelle?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Lysosome

d)

Ribosome

17.

What is the main function of the vacuole in plant cells?

a)

To produce proteins

b)

To generate energy

c)

To store water and nutrients

d)

To control cell division

18.

Match the following organelles with the type of cell in which they are found.

a)

Chloroplast

1.

Organelle found only in plant cells

b)

Ribosome

2.

Organelle found in both plant and animal cells responsible for protein synthesis

c)

Golgi apparatus

3.

Organelle involved in packaging and transport, present in both plant and animal cells

d)

Mitochondria

4.

Organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell, present in both plant and animal cells