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Cells: The Basic Unit of Life

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the scientist that first used a microscope to look at thin slices of cork and saw tiny structures that looked like rooms?

a)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Albert Einstein

2.

What is the approximate size range of plant cells as mentioned in the text?

a)

1-5 micrometers

b)

10-20 micrometers

c)

20-50 micrometers

d)

50-100 micrometers

3.

What is the basic unit of life in all living things?

a)

Atoms

b)

Molecules

c)

Cells

d)

Tissues

4.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

It produces energy for the cell.

b)

It controls which substances are allowed in and out of the cell.

c)

It stores genetic information.

d)

It provides structural support to the cell.

5.

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

a)

It is the powerhouse of the cell

b)

It is the command center of the cell, containing DNA

c)

It makes proteins

d)

It transports molecules.

6.

Which organelle is responsible for making and transporting molecules around the cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Ribosomes

7.

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

a)

To make proteins

b)

To release energy using glucose and oxygen

c)

To control cell activities

d)

To form a barrier around the cell.

8.

Which organelle forms a barrier around the cell and controls the materials that enter and leave?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

9.

Ribosomes are tiny organelles that: A) Make proteins B) Store DNA C) Release energy D) Transport molecules.

a)

Make proteins

b)

Store DNA

c)

Release energy

d)

Transport molecules

10.

What is the function of the Golgi body in a cell?

a)

It stores genetic material

b)

It packs proteins into vesicles

c)

It helps in photosynthesis

d)

It provides energy to the cell

11.

Which of the following domains is made up of organisms with cells that have a nucleus?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Archaea

c)

Eukarya

d)

Prokarya

12.

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

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Golgi body

13.

What is the primary role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

a)

To store nutrients

b)

To conduct photosynthesis

c)

To provide structural support

d)

To transport proteins

14.

How many parts of make up a cell according to the picture?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

7

d)

8

15.

Let's take a trip back in time! Do you know who first coined the term 'cells' and what inspired them to do so?

a)

Robert Hooke, because the structure he observed in cork slices reminded him of cells

b)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek, because he noticed movement within these tiny structures

c)

Some brilliant scientists, because they realized these were the fundamental building blocks of life

d)

Monks, because these tiny structures resembled the rooms they lived in

16.

Hey there, super scientist! Can you tell us what all cells, no matter how big or small, have in common?

a)

Is it Cytoplasm and cell membrane?

b)

Or could it be Ribosomes and genes?

c)

Maybe it's Food intake and energy release?

d)

Or is it all of the above?

17.

Imagine you're a tiny person, smaller than a speck of dust, and you've just entered a cell. You see an organelle that seems to be running the show. What is it?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Ribosomes

18.

Imagine you're a tiny person living inside a cell! Which organelle would you visit to get some energy?

a)

The Nucleus, the control center

b)

The Endoplasmic reticulum, the transport system

c)

The Mitochondria, the powerhouse

d)

The Ribosomes, the protein factories

19.

Let's take a trip back in time! Do you know who first coined the term 'cells' and what inspired them to do so?

a)

Robert Hooke, because the structure he observed in cork slices reminded him of cells

b)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek, because he noticed movement within these tiny structures

c)

Some brilliant scientists, because they realized these were the fundamental building blocks of life

d)

Monks, because these tiny structures resembled the rooms they lived in

20.

Ready for a fun fact? Cells are everywhere! But what exactly are they?

a)

Are they tiny structures that make up all living organisms?

b)

Or, are they the basic building blocks of life?

c)

Maybe they are hollow structures that look like rooms?

d)

Or, could they be the smallest living organisms?